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F599 BNG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF599 BNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2024 100,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively axle seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2023 100,020 miles
Pass 29 May 2021
Pass 12 Dec 2019 100,020 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,000 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,000 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 100,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,000 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 100,000 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,000 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 99,998 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 99,998 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

corrossion rear n/s spring mount tow bar mount

Fail 30 Jun 2008 100,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

corrossion rear n/s spring mount tow bar mount

Fail 6 Sep 2007 100,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

emissions test not true readings due to exhaust holed and blowing

Pass 1 Sep 2006 100,000 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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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F599 BNG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F599 BNG, 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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F599 BNG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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