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F215 KSO

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,354 mi
Last recorded200,354 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF215 KSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 200,354 miles

Both front steering swivels leaking

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front prop has slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2016 199,976 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Both front top swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)

Both front steering swivels leaking

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front prop has slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2015 196,141 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 196,141 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 190,369 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 181,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 181,006 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 176,273 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 176,242 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 168,083 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 162,057 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 162,057 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 KSO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F215 KSO, 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 F215 KSO registered?

F215 KSO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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