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F480 HDM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,633 mi
Last recorded97,633 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF480 HDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,633 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 96,788 miles

Front inner wheel arches both sides corroding slightly.

Nearside Front Steering Coupling slight moisture.

Offside Front slight play detected in wheel.

Rear Rear springs corroding.

Rear Torsion bar bushes have slight play.

Rear shock absorber top bushes deteriorating slightly.

oil residue underside of vehicle.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,841 miles

Corrosion to rear springs.

N/S/R Trailing arm bush slight play.

Slight rusting underside of vehicle.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 91,224 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 86,637 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 82,841 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 79,216 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 75,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 71,188 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,421 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 66,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 65,478 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 61,353 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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F480 HDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F480 HDM, 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 F480 HDM registered?

F480 HDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F480 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F480 HDM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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