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F475 GEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,769 mi
Last recorded114,769 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF475 GEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 114,769 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 114,769 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 114,711 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,465 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,211 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 96,309 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 96,266 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 96,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 96,232 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

ns drag link slight play

underneath has signs of corrosion allover

Pass 29 Dec 2006 94,487 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 89,083 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 89,083 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

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

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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F475 GEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F475 GEC, 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 F475 GEC registered?

F475 GEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F475 GEC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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