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Q431FLK

1901 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ431FLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1901
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 100,000 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 100,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 100,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise front brake pads wearing thin. advise nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

advise general corrosion

advise oil leaks

Fail 20 Dec 2024 100,004 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door pillar insecure nearside front door pillar corroded bulkhead corroded excessively floor of cab corroded (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise front brake pads wearing thin. advise nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

advise general corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2023 86,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,475 miles

Both front swivel joints slightly leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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Q431FLK is a 1901 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q431FLK, 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 125 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 Q431FLK registered?

Q431FLK is a 1901 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1901.

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The MOT history for Q431FLK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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