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F630 BSM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,074 mi
Last recorded155,074 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF630 BSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 155,074 miles

both front swivels weaping

both rear leaf spring lower mount have slight corrosion

centre exhaust deteriorated and has slight blow

hc past on fast idle test

nearside rear back plate has slight staining

offside front panhard bush worn

offside front panhard rod bush contaminated with oil

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside lower drop link bush has wear

offside rear outrigger near corrosion limit

slight corrosion on rear body support

surface corrosion on rear of chassis

uneven wear both rear tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2009 152,286 miles

centre exhaust box deteriarated and blowing

free play detected at steering wheel

nearside front out rigger corroded

play in offside rear wheel bearing

rear cross member corroded

rear number plate starting to fade

surface corrosion on both rear chassis legs

wear in both rear drop link ball joints

Fail 24 Apr 2009 152,279 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box deteriarated and blowing

free play detected at steering wheel

nearside front out rigger corroded

play in offside rear wheel bearing

rear cross member corroded

rear number plate starting to fade

surface corrosion on both rear chassis legs

wear in both rear drop link ball joints

Pass 11 Apr 2008 149,978 miles

blow at centre exhaust section close to limit

exhaust centre support near corrosion limit

offside front panhard rod worn close to wear limit

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight weep from steering box

Pass 23 Apr 2007 148,042 miles

slight play offside front panhard rod

Pass 4 Apr 2006 142,052 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F630 BSM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F630 BSM, 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 F630 BSM registered?

F630 BSM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is F630 BSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F630 BSM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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