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F655 BEX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,262 mi
Last recorded128,262 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF655 BEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 128,262 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 127,965 miles

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight weep from front swivel joints

Pass 17 Jul 2021 127,599 miles

Central seat taken out so no seat belt check

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

smoking slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2020 126,685 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 126,660 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various oil leaks engine compartment

Pass 10 Sep 2018 126,573 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cab floor holed non prescribed areas

various oil leaks engine compartment

Fail 7 Sep 2018 126,573 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

various oil leaks engine compartment

cab floor holed non prescribed areas

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 126,135 miles

Nearside Front floor holed

Oil leak ()

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

brake pedal travel but does not hit floor

various plates welded to vehicle chassis

Fail 29 Aug 2017 126,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front floor holed

Oil leak ()

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

brake pedal travel but does not hit floor

various plates welded to vehicle chassis

Pass 21 Sep 2016 125,728 miles

Nearside Front FLOOR HOLED

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

Oil leak ()

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

VARIOUS WELDED REPAIRS TO VEHICLE CHASSIS

Fail 13 Sep 2016 125,727 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Nearside Front FLOOR HOLED

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

Oil leak ()

VARIOUS WELDED REPAIRS TO VEHICLE CHASSIS

Pass 10 Aug 2015 123,543 miles

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO VEHICLE CHASSIS

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 123,529 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO VEHICLE CHASSIS

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 121,182 miles

Oil leak

front seat covers ripped and torn

n/s/f floor corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 121,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Oil leak

front seat covers ripped and torn

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 118,126 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 115,869 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front seats ripped and torn

long travel on brake pedal

o/s/r chassis holed and corroded near rear panel

Fail 2 Aug 2012 115,869 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front seats ripped and torn

long travel on brake pedal

o/s/r chassis holed and corroded near rear panel

Pass 14 Jul 2011 111,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 106,852 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 106,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 101,770 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 101,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,243 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 93,218 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 88,853 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F655 BEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F655 BEX, 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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F655 BEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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