MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,602 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Coolant leak
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre side perishing
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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FTM 59L is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 FTM 59L, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FTM 59L?
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What year was FTM 59L registered?
FTM 59L is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 1984.
Is FTM 59L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FTM 59L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FTM 59L have outstanding finance?
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