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F158 BDW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,599 mi
Last recorded153,599 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF158 BDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2023 153,599 miles

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 26 Nov 2022 152,716 miles

Nearside Front king pin bearing slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 9 Aug 2021 152,226 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 152,048 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 147,306 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 146,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 128,279 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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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F158 BDW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F158 BDW, 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 F158 BDW registered?

F158 BDW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F158 BDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F158 BDW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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