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F239 MTN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,536 mi
Last recorded177,536 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF239 MTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 177,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 177,505 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 177,348 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 177,114 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 176,086 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 175,090 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 174,389 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 174,385 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 19 May 2016 170,202 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 166,505 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 166,333 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 164,405 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 161,980 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 159,037 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front hub seal has a slight leak of grease

nearside front wheel bearing starting to get noisy

Fail 24 Oct 2011 159,037 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front hub seal has a slight leak of grease

nearside front wheel bearing starting to get noisy

Pass 2 Nov 2010 157,247 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 156,226 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 148,512 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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F239 MTN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F239 MTN, 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 F239 MTN registered?

F239 MTN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F239 MTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F239 MTN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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