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F317 LKE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,859 mi
Last recorded115,859 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 LKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 115,859 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 115,412 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,659 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,683 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 108,016 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 107,274 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2010 107,261 miles

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 105,112 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 105,112 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 104,932 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 104,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 104,320 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 103,185 miles

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

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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F317 LKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F317 LKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F317 LKE registered?

F317 LKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F317 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F317 LKE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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