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F617 LKK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,501 mi
Last recorded64,501 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF617 LKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 64,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,277 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 60,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 58,273 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,974 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 54,358 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres showing slight signs of deterioration

extensive surface corrosion on entire floor & chassis area

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,738 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 53,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 53,697 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has a cut in tread patten but not deep enough to show cord or wire

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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F617 LKK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 F617 LKK, 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 F617 LKK registered?

F617 LKK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F617 LKK safe to buy?

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