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F544 PYP

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

221,078 mi
Last recorded221,078 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF544 PYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2016 221,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

both front floors corroded excessively

rear diff stabiliser ball joint boot perished

Pass 15 May 2015 220,923 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering balls

Pass 20 May 2014 220,780 miles

all wheel bearings slight play

o/s/f sphere slight play

Fail 17 May 2014 220,780 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

all wheel bearings slight play

o/s/f sphere slight play

Pass 21 May 2013 219,678 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 216,043 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 216,009 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

front pads low

n/s bulk head corrosioned not within

oily underside

stone chip

Pass 24 May 2011 20,974 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 209,147 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

stonechip to screen

Pass 13 May 2010 182,577 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 182,572 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 179,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2009 179,327 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 177,770 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 172,827 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust rubbers slightly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2006 170,906 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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F544 PYP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F544 PYP, 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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F544 PYP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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