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284 EBK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,260 mi
Last recorded76,260 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration284 EBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 76,260 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2014 74,640 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 70,549 miles

oil weep

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,028 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 53,640 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,640 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 53,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 30,855 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,855 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 30,277 miles

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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284 EBK is a 1989 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 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 284 EBK, 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.

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What year was 284 EBK registered?

284 EBK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is 284 EBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 284 EBK 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.

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