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F492 YCX

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

124,759 mi
Last recorded124,759 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF492 YCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 124,759 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked and rubbing spring (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper link front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis outrigger (chalked ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of rear wheel (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper link front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of n.s.r wheel (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs heavily corroded

front to rear and o.s.f brake pipes corroded

n.s.r antiroll bar link ball joint worn

position lamp switch faulty

rear antiroll bar mountings worn

Offside Rear brake drum backplate excessively corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

condition of rear door

Fail 18 Aug 2018 120,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Power steering component fouling pipe on steering column (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

condition of rear door

Fail 26 Jul 2018 120,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 113,596 miles

Front Trailing arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all door frames corroded

bodywork corroded

brake pedal travel

chassis corroded

offside front chassis corroded and holed

Fail 20 Jul 2017 113,351 miles

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Central Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint A frame (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system fouling on oil cooler pipes (2.2.D.2a)

Front Trailing arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all door frames corroded

bodywork corroded

brake pedal travel

chassis corroded

offside front chassis corroded and holed

Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,778 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Fail 20 Jul 2016 102,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush MARKED (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSS MEMBER MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

ALTERNATOR BELT SPLITTING

CHASSIS CORRODED

CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 93,017 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 92,782 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 87,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,810 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 81,309 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 77,338 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 77,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 77,175 miles

nearside front,offside front,nearside rear,offside rear body outriggers corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 5 Jan 2010 77,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front,offside front,nearside rear,offside rear body outriggers corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

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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F492 YCX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 F492 YCX, 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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F492 YCX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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