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1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

283,588 mi
Last recorded283,588 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 POO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 283,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 283,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 276,727 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both outer sills are quite rusty

font and center exhaust mounting rubbers are split

n/s/r shock absorber is weeping oil

slight play in both front hub top swivels

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Oct 2014 276,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both outer sills are quite rusty

font and center exhaust mounting rubbers are split

n/s/r shock absorber is weeping oil

slight play in both front hub top swivels

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 268,861 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 268,861 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2008 251,746 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 251,696 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

some corrosion to brake pipe front/rear

Pass 18 Apr 2006 234,704 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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50 POO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 50 POO, 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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50 POO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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