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F157 CDY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,557 mi
Last recorded196,557 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 CDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 196,557 miles

NSR tyre mishapen

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 196,557 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR tyre mishapen

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 191,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 185,331 miles

o/s centre outrigger /body m ounting showing corrosion

o/s/r chassis corroded near tow bar mounting no tow bar ball hitch fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2009 177,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 168,197 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 158,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 150,772 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 148,480 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 148,480 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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F157 CDY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F157 CDY, 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 F157 CDY registered?

F157 CDY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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