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BIG 6078

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,828 mi
Last recorded112,828 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 6078
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 112,828 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 112,828 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 112,827 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,827 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Osr hub seal sight wear

Pass 18 Jul 2019 112,523 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 112,523 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nsf osf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 111,918 miles

Brakes just met requirements

Pass 20 Jul 2017 111,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 111,918 miles

mileage not working

speedo does not work

Fail 7 Jul 2016 111,918 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty beam flash not working (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

mileage not working

speedo does not work

wiper do not self park

Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,918 miles

Oil leak

both lower sections of cabin rusty

Pass 13 May 2014 107,396 miles

Oil leak

both lower section of cabin rusty

Pass 16 May 2013 104,568 miles

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

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

front number plate taped on

offside rear tyre cut on/in crown

Fail 10 May 2013 104,568 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

front number plate taped on

offside rear fog light permanently on when lights switched on

offside rear tyre cut on/in crown

Pass 11 May 2012 98,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 May 2012 98,235 miles

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

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,791 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 89,791 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 85,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,798 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 80,931 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 80,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,016 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 76,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

clip broken rear brake pipe

front number plate adhesive type

Pass 18 Mar 2006 71,707 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 6078 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 6078, 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 6078 registered?

BIG 6078 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1989.

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