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F505 URW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,378 mi
Last recorded82,378 miles
Recorded on21 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 URW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2007 82,378 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 78,965 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 78,949 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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F505 URW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F505 URW, 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 F505 URW registered?

F505 URW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 1989.

Is F505 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F505 URW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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