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F589 BNW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,404 mi
Last recorded132,404 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF589 BNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 132,404 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 131,525 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 130,403 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn has slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

no revers lights

Pass 25 Nov 2019 129,450 miles

n/s/f cubby box holed and corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 129,448 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f cubby box holed and corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 127,260 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 127,258 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,240 miles

oil leaks on front hubs

repairs carried out to vehicle structure

Fail 15 Nov 2017 126,240 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/f out rigger (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks on front hubs

repairs carried out to vehicle structure

Pass 17 Nov 2016 124,634 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 123,218 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 123,212 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery carrier (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 123,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 120,352 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 117,002 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 116,996 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear hub oil seal leaking

play in both front balls

Pass 26 Feb 2010 112,796 miles

. various sections of chassis members surface rust present

.. light switch tempermental on selection

.. nearside rear brake slighty lower reading than offside rear

.. nearside/offside front steering hubs slight oil leak

.. nearside/offside front suspention units surface rust present

.. nearside/offside rear suspention units surface rust present

.. offside rear outerhub slight oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2010 112,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

. various sections of chassis members surface rust present

.. light switch tempermental on selection

.. nearside rear brake slighty lower reading than offside rear

.. nearside/offside front steering hubs slight oil leak

.. nearside/offside front suspention units surface rust present

.. nearside/offside rear suspention units surface rust present

.. offside rear outerhub slight oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2008 112,741 miles

.. all tyres/front and rear starting to crack

.. engine smokey when start up from cold

.. offside rear outer bearing cap slight grease leak on wheel

.. various section of chassis surface rust present

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 112,741 miles

.. all tyres/front and rear starting to crack

.. engine smokey when start up from cold

.. offside rear outer bearing cap slight grease leak on wheel

.. various section of chassis surface rust present

Pass 9 Nov 2007 112,224 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres outer walls cracking and perished

r/o/s hub has a slight oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2007 112,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres outer walls cracking and perished

r/o/s hub has a slight oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2006 110,345 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyre walls perished

Pass 28 Oct 2005 109,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

f/n s front hub oilleak f/o/s front hub oil leak

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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F589 BNW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F589 BNW, 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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F589 BNW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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