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F247 RHJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,978 mi
Last recorded84,978 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF247 RHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,978 miles

general corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 80,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,275 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,992 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 75,287 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 75,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,576 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 74,576 miles

Centre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2011 73,298 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 73,298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,076 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 68,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,147 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,381 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 58,499 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 58,486 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,505 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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F247 RHJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 F247 RHJ, 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 F247 RHJ registered?

F247 RHJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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