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F500 DKH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,659 mi
Last recorded136,659 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF500 DKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 136,659 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 136,659 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 135,764 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

forward facing seats fitted rear with belts

oil leak

winch fitted to front

Fail 24 Nov 2005 135,754 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

forward facing rear seats fitted with belts.

oil leak

winch fitted to front

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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F500 DKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F500 DKH, 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 F500 DKH registered?

F500 DKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F500 DKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F500 DKH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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