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F569 OUD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,849 mi
Last recorded23,849 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF569 OUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 23,849 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both on the panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in lower uj where it joins the steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 21,423 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Phanard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Phanard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 20,443 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 19,015 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 17,805 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 17,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 16,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f wheel area has oil leak

o/s/r wheel area has oil leak

rear exhaust mount but exhaust supported

Pass 9 Nov 2013 16,759 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f wheel area has oil leak

o/s/r wheel area has oil leak

rear exhaust mount but exhaust supported

Pass 10 Nov 2012 14,426 miles

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

Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 12,157 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 8,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all exhaust mountings worn/corroded.

play in offside rear trailing arm front most bush.

play in rear axle mounting ball joint.

slight fluid leaks from both front hub swivles.

slight play in nearside front trailing arm front most bushes.

slight play in steering idler bottom ball joint.

slight play in steering idler damper.

small cuts in nearside front tyre.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 5,510 miles

slight oil leaks from both front hub seals, slight play in rear diff ball joint, nearside front hub has slight play and front propshaft rear u/j has play.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 232 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 73,806 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 69,347 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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F569 OUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 F569 OUD, 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 F569 OUD registered?

F569 OUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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