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F606 CLS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,442 mi
Last recorded119,442 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF606 CLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 119,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel hub bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 119,392 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 117,938 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 117,938 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 116,653 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s bulkhead corroded

n/s chassie corroded

vechile covered in wax oil all pipoes covered

Fail 27 Sep 2011 116,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s bulkhead corroded

n/s chassie corroded

vechile covered in wax oil all pipoes covered

Pass 6 Sep 2010 115,487 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 115,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes along back axle corroded

brake pipes going to n/s/f and o/s/f flexy brake hose corroded

floor holed and corroded at n/s/f and o/s/f chassis outrigger

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 113,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 109,477 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 107,214 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 105,320 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 104,187 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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F606 CLS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F606 CLS, 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 F606 CLS registered?

F606 CLS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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