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F532 KLG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,540 mi
Last recorded143,540 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF532 KLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 143,540 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 143,532 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 143,489 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 143,442 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 143,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 143,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear rear axle leak

Fail 25 Jun 2020 143,261 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (front) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear axle oil leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2019 142,882 miles

Some previous welding repairs

Fail 9 Apr 2019 142,873 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play swivel pins (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering dampner (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 18 Apr 2018 142,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 142,421 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 141,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 141,316 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 141,312 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear cross member at tow bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 140,837 miles

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 3 Mar 2014 140,457 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f top swivel play

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

rear axle oil leak

spare tyre flat

steering drop arm gaiter

Fail 27 Feb 2014 140,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f top swivel play

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

o/s/f axle stabiliser bush

rear axle oil leak

spare tyre flat

steering drop arm gaiter

Pass 12 Mar 2012 139,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

some play in front axle hockey bushs

Fail 29 Feb 2012 139,704 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

some play in front axle hockey bushs

Pass 7 Jun 2010 138,337 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering hub

Fail 2 Jun 2010 138,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering hub

Pass 27 May 2009 136,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2008 127,873 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 116,298 miles

movement in rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 19 May 2006 104,651 miles

hazard waring lights shown by audiable only, rear diff oil leak

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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F532 KLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 F532 KLG, 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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F532 KLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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