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F317 USC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,204 mi
Last recorded86,204 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 USC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 86,204 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 84,554 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 77,780 miles

Brake peddle spongy

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 69,675 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 69,715 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside front hub

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,715 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside front hub

Pass 5 May 2009 68,963 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 68,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal soft

front copper brake pipes twisted

n/s/r seat back secuity pin loose

n/s/r seatbelt mount rusted

o/s and n/s body mounts rused

rear axle self level joint worn

Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,806 miles

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 USC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 USC, 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 F317 USC registered?

F317 USC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1989.

Is F317 USC safe to buy?

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