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F215 BWX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,411 mi
Last recorded61,411 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF215 BWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,411 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 61,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,086 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 60,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,353 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 57,349 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 53,699 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front bump stop missing

Fail 27 May 2009 53,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 15 Mar 2008 53,066 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 53,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,966 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 50,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,049 miles

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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F215 BWX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F215 BWX, 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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F215 BWX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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