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F45 FKO

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,880 mi
Last recorded37,880 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF45 FKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,880 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 37,880 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front axle tramp arm bush o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 36,736 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front wheel bearing slight noisy

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drag link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 36,736 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front wheel bearing slight noisy

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drag link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 33,648 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,641 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,791 miles

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

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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F45 FKO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F45 FKO, 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 F45 FKO registered?

F45 FKO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1989.

Is F45 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F45 FKO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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