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F124 KFC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,563 mi
Last recorded105,563 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 KFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 105,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 104,776 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 104,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,135 miles

general under body corrosion

under body coated with under seal

Pass 5 Mar 2018 103,454 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 103,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front POSSIBLE FLUID SPILLAGE FROM P\S RESEVOIR

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 103,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front POSSIBLE FLUID SPILLAGE FROM P\S RESEVOIR

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,276 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

damp around fuel pump

front and rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 99,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front and rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,464 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

dampness around fuel pump but no sign of leakes

front coil spring corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 94,435 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on n/s front outer pillar around door hinge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 87,742 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 84,562 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 84,562 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 82,065 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 62,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 76,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 71,985 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 71,984 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 68,280 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 68,280 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 67,961 miles

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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F124 KFC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F124 KFC, 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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F124 KFC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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