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F602 JWL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,756 mi
Last recorded168,756 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF602 JWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 168,756 miles

both rear bump stops missing

off side rear outrigger slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 168,741 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear bump stops missing

off side rear outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 164,678 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 164,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2005 157,332 miles

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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F602 JWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F602 JWL, 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 F602 JWL registered?

F602 JWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F602 JWL safe to buy?

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