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F657 LSH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,193 mi
Last recorded194,193 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF657 LSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 194,193 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 192,976 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 189,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 180,342 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 175,879 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 175,442 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 175,435 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 174,382 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 172,526 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 170,540 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 170,535 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 159,843 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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F657 LSH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F657 LSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F657 LSH registered?

F657 LSH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is F657 LSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F657 LSH shows 12 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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