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F425 BNV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,768 mi
Last recorded146,768 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 BNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 146,768 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement triangle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement triangle (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 146,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement triangle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement triangle (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 142,150 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 142,146 miles

Fuel system component leaking lift pump (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 137,174 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 137,174 miles

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 112,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 200,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 200,000 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 200,182 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 200,182 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 197,718 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 194,954 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 194,954 miles

Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 192,002 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 190,013 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F425 BNV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F425 BNV, 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 F425 BNV registered?

F425 BNV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 1989.

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