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F103 CKH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

11,868 mi
Last recorded11,868 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 CKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 11,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 11,868 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 168,200 miles

all 4 tyres perished

play in all steering joints

play in both front hubs

Pass 6 Jun 2018 166,487 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 166,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

os door glass surround deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2017 166,356 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

os door glass surround deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 161,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside front footwell corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 161,534 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside front footwell corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 151,646 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 Feb 2012 143,301 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 141,326 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 137,958 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 136,716 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 136,627 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 131,132 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 131,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F103 CKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F103 CKH, 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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F103 CKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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