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F445 VCX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

209,806 mi
Last recorded209,806 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF445 VCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 209,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corroded underneath

slight play in wheels

Pass 5 Jun 2018 206,744 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 205,093 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 201,056 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 201,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2014 198,833 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 195,442 miles

front pads getting low

radiator core moist

Pass 27 Apr 2012 191,369 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 191,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 11 May 2011 187,394 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 187,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 183,753 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 183,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 180,239 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 180,238 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 176,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 176,841 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 171,755 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 165,301 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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F445 VCX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F445 VCX, 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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F445 VCX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1989.

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