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F417 PPG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,711 mi
Last recorded138,711 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF417 PPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 138,711 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 138,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassia (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassia (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassia arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 138,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 138,710 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassia (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassia (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 138,700 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 136,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 133,509 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 130,088 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

o/s front door lower hindge mounting corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 130,088 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

o/s front door lower hindge mounting corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 130,002 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs in poor condition.

nearside door pillar severly corroded.

nearside rear gearbox mounting bonding breaking away.

offside door pillar severly corroded lower door hinge insecure.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 128,253 miles

O/S DOOR CHECK STRAP BROKEN

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

n/s/f o/s/f door (a) POSTS RUSTED

Fail 29 Jun 2009 128,240 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both 'a' pillars corroding.

Hazzard warning. Onlt trailer tell tale working.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 127,292 miles

Both 'A' pillars corroded.

O/S rear chassis corroded. Heave surface corrosion starting, particulary at rear.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 127,292 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both 'A' pillars corroded.

O/S rear chassis corroded. Heave surface corrosion starting, particulary at rear.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 125,480 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Hazzard 'tell tale' not working in switch,showing on trailor warming on dash.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 125,480 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Hazzard 'tell tale' not working in switch,showing on trailor warming on dash.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 123,965 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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F417 PPG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F417 PPG, 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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F417 PPG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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