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F648 OPM

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

258,287 mi
Last recorded258,287 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF648 OPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 258,287 miles

Offside Front Offside front steering arm ball joint has slight play and dust cover is perished

Pass 11 Feb 2019 257,249 miles

Bonnet pull very stiff

Front Exhaust blow from front section

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering drag arm ball joint worn and dust cover perishing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 257,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet pull very stiff

Front Exhaust blow from front section

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade in poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering drag arm ball joint worn and dust cover perishing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 255,041 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 250,174 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 250,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 245,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 239,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 232,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 226,015 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 217,168 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 205,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 190,988 miles

surface corrosion to chassiss & back panel. o/s headlamp beam patten just passable

Pass 3 May 2008 184,032 miles

Rear sections of exhaust heavily surface corroded but not blowing at time of test .

Rear sections of osr and nsr chassis heavily surface corroded .

Fail 28 Apr 2008 184,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear sections of exhaust heavily surface corroded but not blowing at time of test .

Rear sections of osr and nsr chassis heavily surface corroded .

Pass 17 Apr 2007 176,173 miles

front number plate cracked but secure

more than expected foot brake travel

nearside swivel leak

offside engine oil leak

oil leak at transfer/ gearbox.

stearing wheel delaminated

Pass 20 Apr 2006 167,943 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 167,943 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F648 OPM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F648 OPM, 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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F648 OPM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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