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F113 KMV

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,427 mi
Last recorded40,427 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF113 KMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 40,427 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Pan rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 40,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Pan rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 39,164 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 37,751 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 36,740 miles

Fuel hose corroded metal pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 36,740 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel hose corroded metal pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,447 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 35,445 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,479 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 33,438 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 33,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush's at axle x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush's at axle x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 28,758 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 28,596 miles

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

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both front panhard bushes (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

both front trailing arm bushes beginning to debond

Pass 18 Dec 2014 27,471 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 26,728 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 25,427 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 24,131 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,987 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,904 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 21,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 21,685 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 20,695 miles

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

front & rear number plates cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2007 19,527 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 19,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

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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F113 KMV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F113 KMV, 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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F113 KMV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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