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F273 KNS

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,639 mi
Last recorded36,639 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF273 KNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 36,639 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 35,466 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 34,448 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 34,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 34,217 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 33,836 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 33,727 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 31,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,721 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,046 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 30,046 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

o/s/f floor holed out with brakes/susp/steering

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,966 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,663 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,300 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 29,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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F273 KNS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F273 KNS, 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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F273 KNS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 1989.

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