MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,392 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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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SRM 493 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 SRM 493, 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 37 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 SRM 493?
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What year was SRM 493 registered?
SRM 493 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1989.
Is SRM 493 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SRM 493 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SRM 493 have outstanding finance?
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