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A10 OYD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,120 mi
Last recorded93,120 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 OYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,120 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 91,035 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 91,034 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen is cracked but not in swept area

Pass 12 Dec 2006 82,271 miles

Propshaft component defective

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 76,800 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 76,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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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A10 OYD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A10 OYD, 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 A10 OYD registered?

A10 OYD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1989.

Is A10 OYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 OYD 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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