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F580 RJH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,157 mi
Last recorded72,157 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF580 RJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 72,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower drivers door corroded

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower drivers door corroded

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake heatshield corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 71,958 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front heat shield corroded

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 71,933 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure 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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper corroded but no sharp edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe union deteriorated / corroded

Nearside Rear cab support pad / mounting corroded

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe union deteriorated / corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 71,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings front steering damper ram bushes excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper corroded but no sharp edges

Nearside Front 'A' pillar corroded but not outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front drivers lower bulk head corroded but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear brake pipe union deteriorated / corroded

Nearside Rear cab support pad / mounting corroded

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe union deteriorated / corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 71,238 miles

Front bull bar slightly corroded

Integral body structure 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,824 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bulkhead has slight corrosion

Front bull bar corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,492 miles

all four tyres perished.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,097 miles

underbody rust

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,825 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 69,596 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,689 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,448 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,986 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 66,875 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 65,962 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2007 65,614 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 65,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F580 RJH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F580 RJH, 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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F580 RJH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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