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F547 SBF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,305 mi
Last recorded79,305 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF547 SBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,305 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 77,987 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,911 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,572 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel tank support rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,800 miles

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

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

advise fuel tank holder corroded

advise general corrosoin under side

Pass 8 Feb 2007 72,533 miles

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

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2006 72,192 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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F547 SBF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F547 SBF, 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 F547 SBF registered?

F547 SBF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1989.

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