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F303 VDD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,097 mi
Last recorded176,097 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF303 VDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 176,097 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 172,494 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 169,049 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 168,975 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2013 165,995 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2012 162,390 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 162,158 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 162,158 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 159,868 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 159,868 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 157,933 miles

slight play in steering arm bush

Fail 7 Jan 2010 157,933 miles

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

slight play in steering arm bush

Pass 16 Jan 2009 156,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 156,136 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2008 156,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

both rear tyre side walls cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2007 154,919 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 153,241 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 153,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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F303 VDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F303 VDD, 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 F303 VDD registered?

F303 VDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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