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E7 MUD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

129,863 mi
Last recorded129,863 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 129,863 miles

front centre bar offside bush to axle slight play

front nearside mirror slight damage

front nearside tyre inner wall small split

rear nearside backplate visual axle oil leak

rear nearside tyre inner wall small split

rear offside shock absorber leaking

rear offside+nearside chassis box sections corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 129,863 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

front centre bar offside bush to axle slight play

front nearside mirror slight damage

front nearside tyre inner wall small split

rear nearside backplate visual axle oil leak

rear nearside tyre inner wall small split

rear offside shock absorber leaking

rear offside+nearside chassis box sections corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 129,858 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front axle bar offside bush worn

front brakes slight imbalance

front nearside brake hose slightly perished on body

front nearside door lower hinge retaining bolts loose (still secure)

front nearside mirror slight damage

front steering damper cover missing/ slight leak

rear chassis sections corroded

rear offside shock absorber slight leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 129,858 miles

front nearside brake hose slightly perished on body

front steering damper bush worn/ slight leak

rear chassis sections corroded

steering shaft lower u/j slightly worn/ slight free play at steering wheel

tyre walls uneven surfaces

Fail 15 Nov 2011 129,858 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

front nearside brake hose slightly perished on body

front steering damper bush worn/ slight leak

rear chassis sections corroded

steering shaft lower u/j slightly worn/ slight free play at steering wheel

tyre walls uneven surfaces

Pass 20 Jul 2007 126,605 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all four road tyres starting to crack within tread

nearside door mirror broken

Fail 10 Jul 2007 126,508 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

all four road tyres starting to crack within tread

nearside door mirror broken

noisey and rough front diff

Pass 14 Jul 2006 118,547 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 118,408 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyers wearing uneven

front brake pads wearing thin

slight travel foot brake

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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E7 MUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 E7 MUD, 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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E7 MUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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