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F203 BKA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,955 mi
Last recorded155,955 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF203 BKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 155,955 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 155,955 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 155,900 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust tail pipes

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 155,900 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust tail pipes

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 155,604 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 155,600 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 155,398 miles

All G BAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 21 Oct 2014 155,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All G BAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 22 Oct 2013 154,775 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 154,770 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 153,642 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 153,618 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 153,525 miles

Surface rust on chassis Oil coated

Fail 22 Oct 2009 153,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil coated underside

Pass 22 Oct 2009 153,056 miles

Oil coated underside

Pass 21 Oct 2008 152,898 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 152,597 miles

Seat belts fitted protective covers Oil coated main chassis and brake pipes Drag link end replaced

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 152,483 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 152,473 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 151,788 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 151,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Both front seat belts fitted with sleeves

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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F203 BKA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F203 BKA, 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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F203 BKA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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