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F606 ROU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,805 mi
Last recorded188,805 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF606 ROU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 188,805 miles

slight body corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2012 183,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

battery tray holed by corrosion

n/s and o/s front doors deteriorated but still function as intended

rear suspension bump stops missing

tempary repair made to o/s track rod end rubber dust cover

Fail 31 May 2012 183,310 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

battery tray holed by corrosion

n/s and o/s front doors deteriorated but still function as intended

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 176,140 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 176,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 169,347 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 169,247 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 163,055 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 156,768 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 ROU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F606 ROU, 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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F606 ROU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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