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F467 SJF

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,647 mi
Last recorded133,647 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF467 SJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 133,647 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Surface rust on bulkhead.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 133,243 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2010 130,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

CORROSION AROUND CHASSIS SECTIONS.

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE.

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED.

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TUBE DAMAGED SLIGHTLY.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 128,935 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 128,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 128,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

excessive engine oil leak

leakage at p.a.s. box

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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F467 SJF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F467 SJF, 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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F467 SJF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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