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AFZ 4683

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,651 mi
Last recorded102,651 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 4683
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 102,651 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 100,251 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,205 miles

f/hub seals weeping

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Oct 2017 100,201 miles

handbrake travel

play in steering idler

Pass 22 Nov 2016 100,009 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel

hub seals leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2015 100,002 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2015 100,002 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 99,859 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside body damage

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

Rear differential leaking oil

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Aug 2014 99,859 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside body damage

Rear differential leaking oil

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,316 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 99,316 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,136 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,089 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 91,624 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 86,781 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 179,243 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 177,760 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 164,863 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 163,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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AFZ 4683 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AFZ 4683, 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 AFZ 4683 registered?

AFZ 4683 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is AFZ 4683 safe to buy?

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