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F328 GVM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,072 mi
Last recorded135,072 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF328 GVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 135,072 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,739 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 132,739 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 130,746 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 127,294 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 126,065 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,650 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 111,646 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 117,321 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2012 117,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

pinch bult on steering rod loose n/s/f

Pass 12 Oct 2011 110,211 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 110,205 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 105,569 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 105,569 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

out riggers corroded nsf swivel bearings worn prop uj worn

Pass 17 Oct 2009 102,207 miles

suspensiopn bushes worn corrotion under body hand brake

Pass 6 Jun 2008 92,305 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 92,205 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 83,916 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 72,046 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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F328 GVM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 F328 GVM, 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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F328 GVM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1989.

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