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F652 KND

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,646 mi
Last recorded131,646 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF652 KND
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 131,646 miles

vehicle underside generally rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2017 131,622 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 131,508 miles

heavy corrosion to chassis and components

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 18 Jun 2015 121,478 miles

chassis heavy surface corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 131,381 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 131,303 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 131,036 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 131,036 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 130,778 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 130,778 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 120,176 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 120,149 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 128,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 128,875 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 121,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 114,975 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 114,948 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

damp around steering box

Pass 4 May 2006 111,301 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2006 111,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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F652 KND is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 F652 KND, 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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F652 KND is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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