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F545 DKH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,307 mi
Last recorded160,307 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF545 DKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 160,307 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery support box excessively corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis leg excessively corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis leg excessively corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected At bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/f of bulk head where body mounts corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

O/s/f door latch sticker mounting cracked

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak from front diff

Play in o/s/f axle king pin

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering shaft upper joint has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2017 159,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 159,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint Joint at very rear of propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 159,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 159,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded On chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminates when n/s indicator is on (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminates when n/s indicator is on (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure Bolts loose on ball (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 158,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

slight play in steering knuckle

wipers have to be manualy parked at bottom of windscreen out of zone A

Fail 23 Jun 2015 158,292 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

slight play in steering knuckle

wipers have to be manualy parked at bottom of windscreen out of zone A

Pass 4 Jul 2014 157,458 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play at both front swivel joints

Fail 2 Jul 2014 157,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play at both front swivel joints

Pass 1 Jul 2013 156,566 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight leak from front swivel joints

Pass 28 Jun 2012 155,548 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken

slight leak from front stearing swivel joints

windscreen slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 154,182 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 154,174 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 152,610 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 147,426 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 147,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 144,360 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 144,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 135,360 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 135,360 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 133,563 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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F545 DKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F545 DKH, 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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F545 DKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1989.

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