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F538 LKJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,333 mi
Last recorded125,333 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF538 LKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 125,333 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 125,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 124,487 miles

leakk from cltch cylinder, front cross member very rusty ATTENTION REQUIRED SOON.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 122,405 miles

indicators faded.headlamp lenses deteriorating.some rust on bulkhead.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 120,475 miles

slght wear in rear trailing arm bushes and osr wheel bearing.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 120,475 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slght wear in rear trailing arm bushes and osr wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 117,338 miles

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panhard rod end worn.may have leak of brake fluid from osr hub.some rust on sill outriggers.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 115,146 miles

both track rod ends worn to acceptable limit, front pads over 3/4 worn, rear hub damp,front cross member rusting.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 110,955 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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F538 LKJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 F538 LKJ, 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 F538 LKJ registered?

F538 LKJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1989.

Is F538 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F538 LKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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