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F473 LRJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,383 mi
Last recorded142,383 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF473 LRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 142,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion to both headlights and poor patterns

deep cut to tread n/s/r tyre

front hubs oily

recent undersealing to chassis and brake pipes under vehicle

surface corrosion to rear half of chassis

wear/perishing to rear a frame and radius arm bushes

welding repairs to chassis

Fail 9 Feb 2013 142,383 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion to both headlights and poor patterns

deep cut to tread n/s/r tyre

front hubs oily

recent undersealing to chassis and brake pipes under vehicle

surface corrosion to rear half of chassis

wear/perishing to rear a frame and radius arm bushes

welding repairs to chassis

Pass 25 Oct 2011 141,134 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight leak to power steering box lower seal

slight leak to power steering pump

Pass 18 Oct 2010 139,874 miles

All tyres cracking within tread

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

Slight fluid leak on power steering pump

Slight leak on diesel tank

Slight oil leak between engine and gearbox

Vehicle underbody heavily painted

Fail 18 Oct 2010 139,874 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

All tyres cracking within tread

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

Slight fluid leak on power steering pump

Slight leak on diesel tank

Slight oil leak between engine and gearbox

Vehicle underbody heavily painted

Fail 8 May 2007 139,538 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 139,538 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F473 LRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F473 LRJ, 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 F473 LRJ registered?

F473 LRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is F473 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F473 LRJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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