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F648 PDP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,024 mi
Last recorded198,024 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF648 PDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 198,024 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

various underneath corrosion

wetness around fuel tank but no sign of a leak

Fail 17 Apr 2019 198,022 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

various underneath corrosion

wetness around fuel tank but no sign of a leak

Pass 19 Apr 2018 196,753 miles

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

corrosion to underneath

wetness around fuel tank but no leak visible

Pass 3 May 2017 196,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to underside

slight leak from both front hubs

Pass 26 Apr 2016 195,114 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 195,114 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 194,448 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 194,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 193,779 miles

around fuel tan filler neck damp but unable to locate any leak

brake pedal anti slip worn but still ok

Pass 9 Apr 2013 192,993 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 192,993 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 191,406 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 191,403 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 185,476 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 174,755 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 168,779 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 155,821 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 155,821 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 155,537 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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F648 PDP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PDP, 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 PDP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1989.

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