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BIG 6292

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,264 mi
Last recorded143,264 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 6292
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 143,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Bulk head has heavy surface corrosion/ pin hole

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in various places front to rear. Both os/ns sills have surface corrosion and rear cross member has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 143,185 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke / Vapour (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Battery box area - Marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Bulkhead has surface corrosion and small hole

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places of corrosion along chassis. Both sills have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 142,236 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 140,230 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 140,187 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 129,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 128,615 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 125,751 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 118,357 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 118,163 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 113,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 113,368 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 112,978 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advance corrosion on floor pan

Fail 9 Jun 2009 112,976 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advance corrosion on floor pan

Pass 10 Sep 2007 112,600 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 110,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 110,624 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 6292 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 6292, 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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BIG 6292 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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