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F41 PDL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,858 mi
Last recorded131,858 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF41 PDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 131,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil around underside of engine

Pass 2 Jun 2014 122,888 miles

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

oil around nearside front diff

slight play in rear prop shaft joint onto diff

Pass 10 Jun 2013 118,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

both front hub seals leaking

front number plate cracked

rear cross member starting to corroed

Fail 6 Jun 2013 118,106 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front hub seals leaking

front number plate cracked

rear cross member starting to corroed

Pass 3 Feb 2012 116,923 miles

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

Hub oil seals leaking slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2009 116,754 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 116,745 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2007 113,375 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 113,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 109,669 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 109,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F41 PDL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F41 PDL, 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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F41 PDL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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