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F591 XJT

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,703 mi
Last recorded103,703 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF591 XJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 103,703 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 102,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 100,141 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,166 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 96,156 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 92,168 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,983 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,653 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 80,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 80,188 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 76,287 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 25 Apr 2009 76,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads worn

Pass 29 Apr 2008 72,043 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 72,019 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 May 2007 71,031 miles

all advisory notes from failure test no. 193198627130 carried out 08/05/2007 still apply.

both front wheel bearings have slight play

corrosion to body inside and out around doors and seat belt mountings.

exhaust manifold noisey

front brake pads getting low

Fail 8 May 2007 71,030 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front brake pads getting low

oil leak from engine

spare wheel carrier loose on rear door

Pass 8 May 2006 68,656 miles

all tyres perished

exhaust system rusty & small blow

front brake pads low

nearside & offside rear outriggers corroded

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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F591 XJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F591 XJT, 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 F591 XJT registered?

F591 XJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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