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F314 COJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

207,966 mi
Last recorded207,966 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF314 COJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 207,966 miles

light corrosion though out under side

passenger has a corroded holed spot

Fail 29 Apr 2017 207,922 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light corrosion though out under side

passenger has a corroded holed spot

Pass 29 Oct 2015 204,728 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in Nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 204,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in Nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 16 May 2014 203,575 miles

Offside front floor pan corroded

all tyres have minor cuts

center brake area leaking fluid

electrical wiring poor condition

exhaust has minor leak around welse also knocking on chassis

front swivel hubs have slight grease leak

oil leaks from varius points around engine

steering rod has slight play

underside of vehicle very rusted

Fail 3 May 2014 203,565 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres have minor cuts

center brake area leaking fluid

electrical wiring poor condition

exhaust has minor leak around welse also knocking on chassis

front swivel hubs have slight grease leak

oil leaks from varius points around engine

steering rod has slight play

underside of vehicle very rusted

Pass 3 May 2013 200,617 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 200,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 196,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 196,745 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 192,534 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s front hub leaking

n/s front tyre getting low and perished

o/s front tyre getting low

o/s headlight slightly loose

oil leak front axle

oil leak steering box

poor condition front number plate

stone chips windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2011 192,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s front hub leaking

n/s front tyre getting low and perished

o/s front tyre getting low

o/s headlight slightly loose

oil leak front axle

oil leak steering box

poor condition front number plate

stone chips windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2010 187,317 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 187,307 miles

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

n/s/ mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre getting low 3mm

o/s/r back plate damp

o/s/r red reflector slight damage

rear no. plate slight water damage

slight play n/s/f hub

Pass 7 Aug 2009 183,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 173,607 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front reaction arms rear bushes starting to split

both front shock absorbers corroding

both rear reaction arms front bushes starting to split from bonding

Fail 25 Apr 2008 173,607 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front reaction arms rear bushes starting to split

both front shock absorbers corroding

both rear reaction arms front bushes starting to split from bonding

Pass 29 Mar 2007 169,926 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 169,925 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s middle outriggers has corrision

n/s door handle inscure

small play in steering coloum uninversial joint

Pass 8 Oct 2005 166,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s outter rigger holed

Fail 6 Oct 2005 166,713 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system getting poor

front axle pinnion bearing loose and seal leaking

front bumper holed

n/s/f outer door handle damaged

n/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s middle outrigger holed

rear steel brake pipes across rear axle getting poor

tow bar electrics hanging loose

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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F314 COJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 F314 COJ, 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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F314 COJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 1989.

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