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F151 LRO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,823 mi
Last recorded123,823 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF151 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 123,823 miles

cracks in lower rear shockabsorber bushes,still solid

minor play in front steeringdamper bush

slight play in upper shockabsorber bushes

slight seepage from steeringbox

Pass 7 Jun 2014 121,358 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 116,287 miles

drivers seatbelt got minor damage to webbing

osr uppper shockabsorber got slight play in bush

Pass 29 Nov 2011 112,474 miles

minor damage ti nsf seatbelt webbing

rear lower shockabsorber slightly perished

rear wiperblade splitting at ends

slight damage to drivers seatbelt webbing

slight leak at rear outputshaft seal at transferbox

slight leak from nsf swivel seal

steering damper at front squeaking,slightly loose at end

tiny exhaustblow at rear tailpipe clamp

Fail 29 Nov 2011 112,474 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

minor damage ti nsf seatbelt webbing

rear lower shockabsorber slightly perished

rear wiperblade splitting at ends

slight damage to drivers seatbelt webbing

slight leak at rear outputshaft seal at transferbox

slight leak from nsf swivel seal

steering damper at front squeaking,slightly loose at end

tiny exhaustblow at rear tailpipe clamp

Pass 29 Nov 2010 107,553 miles

Both front axle hub gaiters split.

Both front headlamp aims on limit of tolerence.

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

Nut missing from front steering guard.

Rubber bushes worn on front steering sdamper but not too excess at present.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 102,759 miles

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

n/s front floor pan corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2009 102,758 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

n/s front floor pan corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2008 98,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 96,596 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 96,588 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 95,881 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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F151 LRO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F151 LRO, 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 F151 LRO registered?

F151 LRO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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