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F517 ORY

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,155 mi
Last recorded121,155 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF517 ORY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 121,155 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 129,015 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 126,917 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 125,594 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 123,721 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 121,838 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 120,440 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 118,233 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 116,021 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 116,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 114,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 112,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 108,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 103,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Jun 2006 95,935 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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F517 ORY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 F517 ORY, 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 F517 ORY registered?

F517 ORY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F517 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F517 ORY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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