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F664 UBJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,298 mi
Last recorded143,298 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF664 UBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 143,298 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at box (lower seal) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2019 141,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2015 138,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 137,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 136,722 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 136,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 136,434 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

drivers front floor holed

general corrosion to vehicle chassis and underside of vehicle

rear crossmember holed and corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2011 136,434 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

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

drivers front floor holed

general corrosion to vehicle chassis and underside of vehicle

rear crossmember holed and corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 135,554 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 135,554 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 134,889 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 134,889 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 134,816 miles

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside windscreen outside swept area

minor cut to offside rear tyre (sidewall)

nearside front hub swivel seal leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2008 133,636 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 130,409 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 130,399 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front windscreen has crack from bottom corner approaching up towards n/s edge not in swept aera

Pass 21 Oct 2005
Fail 21 Oct 2005 127,056 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F664 UBJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F664 UBJ, 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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F664 UBJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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