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F582 PBJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,339 mi
Last recorded167,339 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF582 PBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 167,339 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 30 Aug 2014 165,129 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 165,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 165,008 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

General condition of vehicle, regarding corrosion is dangerous.

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

off side rear shock absorber slightly insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2013 161,377 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 161,377 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 156,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 156,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 151,416 miles

ADVISE REAR CHASSIS IS CORRODED

ADVISE REAR UJ HAS SLIGHT PLAY

ADVISE VEHICLE WAS WET AND DIRTY AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 145,917 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING.STEERING BOX HAS SLIGHT PLAY. OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE EDGE OUT OF SHAPE .OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHT PLAY IN BEARING.

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 141,286 miles

DRIVERS DOOR DIFFICULT TO SHUT.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 139,305 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 139,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

ADVISE FRONT HUBS ARE SLIGHTLY LEAKING

ADVISE VEHICLE IS CORRODED ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 14 Sep 2006 134,447 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 134,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 129,756 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 129,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear beam excessively corroded, outside prescribed areas, but tow hitch attached.

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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F582 PBJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F582 PBJ, 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 F582 PBJ registered?

F582 PBJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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