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F470 GKO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

269,207 mi
Last recorded269,207 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF470 GKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 269,207 miles

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

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

body very rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2020 268,068 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

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

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

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

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

rear axle bearing at propshaft has play

Fail 12 Oct 2020 268,068 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

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

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

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

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

rear axle bearing at propshaft has play

Pass 3 Apr 2019 266,778 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 266,759 miles

Condensation in n/s/f headlamp.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 266,758 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe loose. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member. (6.1.B.2)

Condensation in n/s/f headlamp.

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

Nearside Front Mirror glass cracked.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 266,748 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s tyre valves perished

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

n/s/r chassis cross member corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 266,748 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s tyre valves perished

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

n/s/r chassis cross member corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 263,699 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 263,690 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 261,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 257,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from nearside front hub

surface corrosion to chassis and underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2012 257,921 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front axle radius arm bushes slightly worn/slight play

hazard switch in poor condition

oil leak/s

surface corrosion to chassis/underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 249,782 miles

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

brake pedal travel quite long

hazard switch in poor condition

lower bulkhead appears in poor condition from outside/underside- welded from inside

offside front disc shield in poor condition

rear numberplate faded

slight play in steering balljoints

surface corrosion to chassis

top coloumn UJ slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2011 249,777 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal travel quite long

front pads worn thin

hazard switch in poor condition

lower bulkhead appears in poor condition from outside/underside- welded from inside

offside front disc shield in poor condition

rear numberplate faded

slight play in steering balljoints

surface corrosion to chassis

top coloumn UJ slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2010 244,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general build up of oil around steering box/chassis/engine bay.

hazard switch symbol missing

offside front floorpan edges where ally panel mounts corroded

offside lower bulkhead panel work slightly corroded

rear anti-roll bar links have slight play in balljoints

rear numberplate in poor condition - early replacement recommended

slight play in drop arm balljoint

steering colounm top UJ slight play

surface corrosion to chassis with previous repairs covered in underseal

Fail 16 Feb 2010 244,807 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear anti-roll bar links have slight play in balljoints

brake pedal long travel

rear numberplate in poor condition

slight play in steering column top UJ

surface corrosion to chassis and previous repairs covered in underseal - appear sound.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 235,784 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 234,955 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

cross member at very rear of car corroded slightly.

near side door mirror cracked.

near side rear tyre getting low on tread and worn unevenly

off side rear anti roll bar link top ball joint worn to the limit.

off side rear chassis cross member (in front of rear wheels) badly corroding.

off side rear chassis rail corroded slightly.

rear chassis cross member in pooor condition.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 230,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis front cross member badly corroded

chassis rear cross member badly corroded

o/s headlamp reflector in poor condition

rear bump stop rubbers missing

slight damaged to drivers seat belt

slight oil leak on o/s & n/s front driver joints

unable to open n/s rear door

Fail 13 Sep 2007 230,102 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops are missing.

Offside rear reflector is damaged to the limits.

Rear cross member is corroded and in poor condition in places.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 225,327 miles

Nearside drag link joint gaiter split.

Nearside front bulkhead corroded and weak.

Offside front chassis outrigger corroding and weak.

Offside headlamp discolouring.

Offside of bulkhead corroding and getting weak.

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Various areas of underside corroding and getting weak.

Fail 7 Jun 2006 225,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside drag link joint gaiter split.

Nearside front bulkhead corroded and weak.

Offside front chassis outrigger corroding weak and holed on front face.

Offside headlamp discolouring.

Offside of bulkhead corroding and getting weak.

Possible fuel weep from fuel tank. Advise investigation.

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Various areas of underside corroding and getting weak.

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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F470 GKO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 F470 GKO, 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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F470 GKO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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