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F583 SMU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

192,576 mi
Last recorded192,576 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF583 SMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 192,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in front axcel swivel pins and bushes

Fail 11 Oct 2021 192,576 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured / excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings upper (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre inner sidewalls perished

Pass 24 Sep 2020 191,951 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 191,951 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 191,104 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front shock absorber lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroded behind offside rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear cab mount outriggers corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 191,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front shock absorber lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroded behind offside rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear cab mount outriggers corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 186,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/s/floor corroded not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top sock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 178,179 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed broken on lower pin slot (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 170,336 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 12 Dec 2014 164,721 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/f chassis has slight corrosion next to bumper mounting point

o/s/r chassis slight corrosion over axle

Pass 4 Dec 2013 157,602 miles

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

nearside front hub sill slightly leaking

oil leak

power steering slightly leaking

steering wheel top mount has slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2013 157,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

nearside front hub sill slightly leaking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

power steering slightly leaking

steering wheel top mount has slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2012 149,130 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 149,130 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 141,816 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 141,376 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 131,656 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Dec 2010 131,656 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2009 123,870 miles

nearside rear hub weeping oil

Pass 31 May 2008 100,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 100,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 100,002 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 100,003 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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F583 SMU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 F583 SMU, 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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F583 SMU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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