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F239 KVO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,250 mi
Last recorded176,250 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF239 KVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 176,250 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

front shock absorbers soft

ns main chassis rail rusty

os main chassis rail rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2011 171,968 miles

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

Centre Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

power steering belt sliping

Fail 1 Dec 2011 171,968 miles

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

Centre Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

power steering belt sliping

Pass 13 Jan 2011 168,297 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 168,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

foglight switch sticking

wipers not parking without assistance

Pass 21 Dec 2009 160,455 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 160,455 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 160,163 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 160,163 miles
Fail 24 May 2006

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Some play in both front hubs.

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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F239 KVO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F239 KVO, 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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F239 KVO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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