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F324 ODP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,718 mi
Last recorded118,718 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF324 ODP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 118,718 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all four tyres perishing and splitting slightly

exhaust has minor exhaust gas leak

slight corrosion nearside front foot well underneath vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2017 118,718 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all four tyres perishing and splitting slightly

exhaust has minor exhaust gas leak

slight corrosion nearside front foot well underneath vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2017 118,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres perished and starting to split.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion passenger foot well, underneath vehicle. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 May 2016 114,708 miles

N/S front brake pipe distorted

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Track bar distorted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 110,628 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 109,633 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 108,781 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 105,285 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front hub seals leaking slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2011

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2010 104,809 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 104,808 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 103,726 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

suspect fuel leak from pump

Fail 26 Oct 2009 103,724 miles

Centre Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

suspect fuel leak from pump

Pass 27 Oct 2008 102,575 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 98,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 93,984 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 93,984 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2005 87,669 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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F324 ODP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 F324 ODP, 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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F324 ODP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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