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F341 DNY

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,428 mi
Last recorded206,428 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF341 DNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 206,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 206,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 206,421 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 206,421 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 206,364 miles

rear brake pipe fitted road test vehicle.pulled in straight line pedal travel ok felt a bit unusual

Pass 31 Oct 2006 203,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate deteriorating

Front offside track rod end nylock nut engagment could be improved

Minor leak from front offside swivel hub

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake flexy oil / grease contamination noted

Slight suspension knock noted on road test

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 191,827 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 191,827 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

nail in tyre

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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F341 DNY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F341 DNY, 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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F341 DNY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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