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F225 KOD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,742 mi
Last recorded165,742 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF225 KOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 165,742 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 161,434 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 159,040 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X 4 as marked. (2.4.G.2)

Offside front footwell area corroded + weak.

The vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 158,496 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 156,614 miles

Offside front upper door hinge area corroded .

Pass 12 Feb 2015 154,561 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 152,351 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 152,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 149,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 149,705 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 196,940 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 146,933 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 146,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jun 2010 146,858 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 143,262 miles

brake fluid becoming close to min level.

front to rear chassis legs corroding.

gear oil leak.

n/s mirror glass broken.

n/s/f floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas around battery.

n/s/f seat belt starting to fluff/fray.

o/s+n/s/f door pillars corroding badly.

o/s+n/s/f lower doors corroding badly.

o/s+n/s/r chassis legs corroding badly around spring mounts.

o/s/f tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

oil leak.

rear axle/suspension corroding.

rear chassis legs/cross member corroding badly.

rear fog light starting to discolour.

rear shock absorbers dust covers corroding badly.

slight fluid weep around power steering hoses/pipes.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 143,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid becoming close to min level.

front to rear chassis legs corroding.

gear oil leak.

n/s mirror glass broken.

n/s/f floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas around battery.

n/s/f seat belt starting to fluff/fray.

o/s+n/s/f door pillars corroding badly.

o/s+n/s/f lower doors corroding badly.

o/s+n/s/r chassis legs corroding badly around spring mounts.

o/s/f tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

oil leak.

rear axle/suspension corroding.

rear chassis legs/cross member corroding badly.

rear fog light starting to discolour.

rear shock absorbers dust covers corroding badly.

slight fluid weep around power steering hoses/pipes.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 139,106 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 135,186 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 136,295 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 126,295 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

front tie bar bushes starting to deteriorate.

front to rear chassis legs corroding.

n/s/f hub seal leaking.

oil leak.

play in o/s draglink end.

rear chassis legs/cross members corroding.

weep around power steering box. †

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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F225 KOD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F225 KOD, 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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F225 KOD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1989.

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