MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,684 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
light switch virtually siezed
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
front diff seal leaking
rear diff seal leaking
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak
front diff seal leaking
rear diff seal leaking
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FCK 408Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FCK 408Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FCK 408Y registered?
FCK 408Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 1983.
Is FCK 408Y safe to buy?
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