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F539 MJB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,035 mi
Last recorded86,035 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 MJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,035 miles

all tyres exced wheel arches

just passt emissions

just weat m o t sdanderds

suspenstion havley modified

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,797 miles

corroion in nearside rear chassis

front and rear universal prop shaft joints excessively worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,114 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 76,452 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 76,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 75,034 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 71,723 miles

slight oil leak from offside front hub

steering box damp

Pass 7 Jul 2006 69,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 65,534 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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F539 MJB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MJB, 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 MJB registered?

F539 MJB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F539 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F539 MJB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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