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F209 ODL

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,303 mi
Last recorded65,303 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF209 ODL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,303 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 65,303 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 10 Nov 2008 64,190 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,925 miles

Oil leak

underside in an early state of corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,735 miles

as original vt32 alsostill slight play in drop link balljoint with new balljoint fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2006 61,728 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

chassis getting weak in places

free play on steering wheel on border line

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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F209 ODL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F209 ODL, 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 F209 ODL registered?

F209 ODL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 1989.

Is F209 ODL safe to buy?

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