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BIG 2536

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,957 mi
Last recorded82,957 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2536
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,957 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 82,957 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,396 miles

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 1 May 2013 75,736 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 29 Apr 2013 75,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 2 May 2012 70,919 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 70,919 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 May 2009 70,112 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to check brake pipes and chassie due to underseal on them

Pass 8 Feb 2008 70,056 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 69,956 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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BIG 2536 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BIG 2536, 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 BIG 2536 registered?

BIG 2536 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1989.

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