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E16 PRO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,113 mi
Last recorded180,113 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 PRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 180,113 miles

Central Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 180,110 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 127,690 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,229 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 106,008 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 96,584 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 150,472 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 150,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 149,226 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 147,848 miles

Metal brake pipes to front hoses are rusty

N/s/r and o/s/r and o/s/f tyres are full of metal pieces and have nails in

Oil leak

Rear axle brake pipes are rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2010 147,848 miles

Metal brake pipes to front hoses are rusty

N/s/r and o/s/r and o/s/f tyres are full of metal pieces and have nails in

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

Rear axle brake pipes are rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2008 283,949 miles

Both front brake pipes are rusty.

Lots of metal in o/s/r tyre.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Wiper blades are in poor condition.

o/s seat belt webbing slightly damaged.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 275,544 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 275,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 261,416 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 261,416 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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E16 PRO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E16 PRO, 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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E16 PRO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 1989.

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