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F539 LTT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,504 mi
Last recorded167,504 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 LTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 167,504 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 167,504 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 167,504 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 167,416 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 163,199 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 163,199 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 160,884 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 160,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 158,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 155,871 miles

both front seats loose

both rear bushes on both front radius arms cracking

poss leak on fuel pump

Fail 16 Feb 2009 155,871 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front seats loose

both rear bushes on both front radius arms cracking

osr lamp cracked

poss leak on fuel pump

Pass 22 Feb 2008 152,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 152,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 148,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside & offside dip beam patterns weak

offside rear backplate damp

slight play at nearside & offside front wheels

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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F539 LTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F539 LTT, 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 F539 LTT registered?

F539 LTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F539 LTT safe to buy?

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