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F389 CDW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,492 mi
Last recorded100,492 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF389 CDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 100,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 97,765 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,848 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 93,829 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn above axle joint has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,924 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 91,903 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,300 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play between steering box & n/s/f hub (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint above rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

if the ignition switch doesn't return after cranking, indicators & wipers don't work

o/s/f outrigger corroded

steering box slightly damp

Pass 20 Sep 2014 90,197 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,834 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 87,825 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,525 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 84,159 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 82,567 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 82,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F389 CDW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F389 CDW, 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 F389 CDW registered?

F389 CDW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is F389 CDW safe to buy?

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