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D5 UKS

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,476 mi
Last recorded192,476 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 UKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2016 192,476 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 182,970 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 171,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 160,841 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 146,004 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010
Pass 2 Sep 2009 135,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 122,370 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 107,288 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 92,246 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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D5 UKS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D5 UKS, 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 D5 UKS registered?

D5 UKS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is D5 UKS safe to buy?

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