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F252 KOD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,169 mi
Last recorded38,169 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF252 KOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 38,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 32,748 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,231 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 21,350 miles

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2012 21,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 20,807 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f suspension turret damaged

power steering resevoire insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2010 20,807 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Battery insecure

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f suspension turret damaged

power steering resevoire insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2008 126,715 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 122,988 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 122,988 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres outer walls starting to show signs of perishing.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 120,343 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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F252 KOD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F252 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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F252 KOD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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