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F277 BDY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,383 mi
Last recorded235,383 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 BDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 235,383 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 225,965 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 216,762 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ALL TYRES PERISHED ON SIDE WALL

Fail 31 May 2017 216,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ALL TYRES PERISHED ON SIDE WALL

Pass 18 May 2016 212,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 200,965 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

trailer socket slightly damaged

tyres perrished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 191,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r, o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perrished/cracking.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 191,673 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r, o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perrished/cracking.

o/s/f brake pipe fowling (near 'T' piece)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 185,054 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 185,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 183,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 183,137 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 178,550 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 178,550 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 174,742 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 174,742 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 160,845 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 160,810 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 146,527 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 146,527 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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F277 BDY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F277 BDY, 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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F277 BDY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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