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F477 XJT

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,826 mi
Last recorded172,826 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF477 XJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 172,826 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 172,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 168,430 miles

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

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

the nearside rear chassi leg is corroded but isnt excessive

Pass 7 Jan 2011 162,031 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 162,031 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 157,631 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 150,589 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 142,989 miles

offside front panhard rod bush is slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2006 132,988 miles

slight waer in offside front panhard bush

slight wear in front prop shaft

small chip in nearside of wind screen

Pass 17 Dec 2005 122,070 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 XJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F477 XJT, 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 F477 XJT registered?

F477 XJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F477 XJT safe to buy?

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