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F666 FFL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,601 mi
Last recorded166,601 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF666 FFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 166,601 miles

exhaust corroded front to rear

surface rust underbody

Pass 18 Oct 2013 163,993 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 163,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 157,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 151,114 miles

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2011 151,110 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2010 147,217 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 146,752 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 146,181 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 146,181 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 142,200 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 138,799 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 138,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advisre drivers seat belt becoming in very poor condition!steering box damp!frt brake pads low!

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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F666 FFL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F666 FFL, 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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F666 FFL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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