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A17 DPC

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,173 mi
Last recorded135,173 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 135,173 miles

travel on footbrake pedal

Pass 11 Jun 2021 134,651 miles

travel on footbrake pedal within limit`s

Pass 1 Jun 2020 13,381 miles

travel on footbrake pedal within limit`s

Fail 29 May 2020 13,378 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 133,758 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal traveling to the floor having to pump pedal to get aroller brake test reading on front wheel`s (1.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 132,209 miles

footbrake pedal spongy

Fail 7 Sep 2017 132,200 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 131,108 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 131,102 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 128,625 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 128,618 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 125,749 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 125,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A17 DPC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 A17 DPC, 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 A17 DPC registered?

A17 DPC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1989.

Is A17 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 DPC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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