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F495 ENV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,524 mi
Last recorded218,524 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF495 ENV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 218,524 miles

drivers seat is fixed position has no adjustment

slight play in steering box

Fail 2 Nov 2017 218,509 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor pedal will pump up (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

drivers seat has no adjustment

steering has slight movement at box sector shaft

Fail 24 Oct 2017 218,509 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section (6.6.6)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

drivers seat has no adjustment

Pass 29 Oct 2016 210,837 miles

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear box section (6.6.6)

n/s rear shock absorber corroded around top mount

Pass 14 Oct 2015 202,110 miles

Front propshaft bolt loose

Offside Front no adjuster fitted

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 202,101 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front propshaft bolt loose

Offside Front no adjuster fitted

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 202,097 miles

handbrake effort just within spec

handbrake travel slightly high

rear cross member corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2012 193,826 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 189,559 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 189,559 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 177,883 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 177,883 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 166,236 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 160,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 153,307 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 151,674 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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F495 ENV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F495 ENV, 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 F495 ENV registered?

F495 ENV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 1989.

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