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CXI 4463

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,698 mi
Last recorded162,698 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXI 4463
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 162,698 miles

n/s/f sidepiller near top door hinge corroded into holes ========= n/s rear lower door hinge corroded both require attention

Fail 2 Oct 2012 162,620 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear u joint on front propshaft worn ======= steering pump drivebelt requires adjusting

Pass 21 Jul 2011 161,087 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 157,519 miles

front brake pads are worn thin , require replacing

gearbox front oil seal is leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2009 157,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 143,258 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 143,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 127,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 127,323 miles

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

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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CXI 4463 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CXI 4463, 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 36 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 CXI 4463 registered?

CXI 4463 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 1990.

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