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D301 EYO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,485 mi
Last recorded124,485 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD301 EYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 124,485 miles

Front No Windscreen fitted

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Sticking (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 124,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense not central (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Front No Windscreen fitted

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Sticking (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 124,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No windscreen fitted

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

modified vehicle (army)

slight play in suspension bushes but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Jul 2017 124,134 miles

Modified vehicle

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front axle tie arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

no windscreen fitted to vehicle

panhard rod has slightly worn bushes

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 124,124 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Modified vehicle

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front axle tie arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

no windscreen fitted to vehicle

panhard rod has slightly worn bushes

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 123,760 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension mountings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 123,749 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 123,111 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 121,008 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 118,822 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 118,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 118,449 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 118,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 118,144 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 118,144 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 117,478 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 116,846 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 116,076 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 115,275 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 115,112 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D301 EYO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D301 EYO, 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 D301 EYO registered?

D301 EYO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 1989.

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