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ACZ 6538

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,105 mi
Last recorded176,105 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 6538
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 176,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 175,337 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 173,727 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 172,676 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 171,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 160,416 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 160,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2007 146,083 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 146,078 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r bump stop loose †n/s/ centre outer out rigger badly corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 136,027 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 136,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 128,135 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 128,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front 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.

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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ACZ 6538 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ACZ 6538, 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

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What year was ACZ 6538 registered?

ACZ 6538 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1989.

Is ACZ 6538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 6538 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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