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D9 OUB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,761 mi
Last recorded148,761 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 OUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 148,761 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 148,761 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 May 2014 136,606 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 135,765 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 135,761 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 133,684 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 129,388 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 129,296 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 122,348 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 114,585 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 112,197 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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D9 OUB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D9 OUB, 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 D9 OUB registered?

D9 OUB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1989.

Is D9 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 OUB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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