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F156 DJC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,926 mi
Last recorded73,926 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF156 DJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,926 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f axel has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2010 71,308 miles

fuel tank fitted in rear compartment

Fail 3 Dec 2010 71,308 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

fuel tank fitted in rear compartment

Fail 16 Oct 2010 71,289 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 71,278 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

both front foot wells have serious corrosion

rear axel casing seriously corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,533 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 67,148 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 67,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F156 DJC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F156 DJC, 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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F156 DJC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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