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F152 GRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

139,568 mi
Last recorded139,568 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF152 GRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 139,568 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 135,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight oil on brake disc but not effecting braking

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower Footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel tank damp but not leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2021 130,887 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard Rod Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 125,733 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 121,248 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 118,157 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 116,270 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 113,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 110,036 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 108,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 105,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,817 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 97,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 93,737 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 89,173 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 89,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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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F152 GRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F152 GRM, 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 F152 GRM registered?

F152 GRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F152 GRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F152 GRM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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