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F560 DKH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,965 mi
Last recorded153,965 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF560 DKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 153,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged 3 rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks from outer cv spheres and engine

Pass 2 Jun 2022 153,918 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 153,788 miles

Front hub seals are leaking slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 153,728 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 152,072 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 152,047 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all four tyres have small cuts in

front diff leaking

front/rear diff have slight play in bearings

rear diff leaking

small cuts in drivers seatbelt

Fail 17 Feb 2015 152,047 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all four tyres have small cuts in

coolent leak

front diff leaking

front/rear diff have slight play in bearings

rear diff leaking

small cuts in drivers seatbelt

Fail 1 Feb 2014 147,898 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 147,898 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 137,332 miles

Oil leak

modified suspension

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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F560 DKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F560 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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F560 DKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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