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F11 OCC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

323,871 mi
Last recorded323,871 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 OCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 323,871 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 323,571 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing INSIDE (3.3 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

ALL WHEELS OVER SIZE TO BODY

NEAR SIDE FRONT AND REAR SEATS MISSNG AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 28 Jun 2023 323,226 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 323,223 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 322,937 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 12 May 2020 321,573 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 321,572 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 319,864 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 319,864 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak PIPE (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 318,994 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 318,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 318,977 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers footwell pedalbox area (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage step stuck down (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 318,813 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 318,808 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 315,018 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 310,277 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 303,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 296,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 287,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 279,222 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 269,484 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 259,067 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 247,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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F11 OCC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F11 OCC, 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 F11 OCC registered?

F11 OCC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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