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F477 GKO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,193 mi
Last recorded192,193 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF477 GKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 192,193 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint housing wet with grease

Offside swivel joint housing wet with grease

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 192,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front swivel joint housing wet with grease

Offside swivel joint housing wet with grease

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 183,040 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 175,770 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

O/S/R BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

STEERING BOX IS DAMP

oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2012 175,768 miles

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

O/S/R BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

STEERING BOX IS DAMP

oil leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2011 173,636 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 173,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 167,590 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 167,452 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 159,857 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 148,278 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 148,275 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 148,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear axle oil leak

FRont axle leak

Gearbox oil leak.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 143,843 miles

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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F477 GKO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F477 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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F477 GKO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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