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F49 PJN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,503 mi
Last recorded123,503 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 PJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 123,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 7 Mar 2012 123,482 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 122,364 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 122,329 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 120,211 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 120,206 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 117,205 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 117,200 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 115,367 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 106,914 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 106,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 97,476 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 97,181 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F49 PJN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F49 PJN, 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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F49 PJN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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