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D20 CHB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,219 mi
Last recorded115,219 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 CHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 115,219 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working

Fail 19 Sep 2019 115,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible not located in position (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected idler arm has excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2018 105,877 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 103,903 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 103,872 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking leak from around pump (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,583 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding

oil leak

wear in front axle stabiliser bushes

wear in rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2015 100,847 miles

all shock absorber bushes deteriorating/wearing

o/s and n/s seatbelt webbings deteriorating

oil leaks

slight seepage from powersteering system

wear in rear propshaft joints

Fail 17 Sep 2015 100,847 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all shock absorber bushes deteriorating/wearing

o/s and n/s seatbelt webbings deteriorating

oil leaks

slight seepage from powersteering system

wear in rear propshaft joints

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,414 miles

see advisory test number 377459834411

Fail 27 Aug 2014 97,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Jun 2013 93,681 miles

STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

SWIVEL JOINTS DAMP

Pass 23 Jun 2012 85,851 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 76,489 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 76,483 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,149 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2010 71,149 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2009 68,914 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 68,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 67,200 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 67,200 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 65,429 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 63,136 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 63,133 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 63,131 miles

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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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D20 CHB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D20 CHB, 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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D20 CHB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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