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F559 ONR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

190,806 mi
Last recorded190,806 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF559 ONR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 190,806 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 190,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 190,393 miles

Nail in rear tyre

front offside wiper worn

Fail 22 Jan 2014 190,393 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

front offside wiper worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 185,661 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 178,400 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 171,009 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 164,632 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing on the tread shoulders

Fail 7 Dec 2009 164,628 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on the tread shoulders

Steering box damp

Pass 7 Nov 2008 156,385 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 156,385 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2008 152,015 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 142,044 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 142,026 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F559 ONR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F559 ONR, 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 F559 ONR registered?

F559 ONR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1989.

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