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F399 EWT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,801 mi
Last recorded215,801 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF399 EWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 215,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

small crack in drivers mirror

transfer box oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2011 215,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

small crack in drivers mirror

transfer box oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 209,860 miles

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

advise o/s mirror slightly cracked

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or outside

Fail 13 Sep 2010 209,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise o/s mirror slightly cracked

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or outside

Pass 2 Sep 2009 199,844 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 199,821 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 190,745 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 190,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 181,231 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 170,381 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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F399 EWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F399 EWT, 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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F399 EWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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