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F667 XCX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,415 mi
Last recorded134,415 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF667 XCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 134,415 miles

Front off side wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2017 134,415 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front off side wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 16 May 2016 132,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bulk head showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 May 2015 130,149 miles

nearside bulkhead showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside seat belt taped carnt see any damage.

oil level low

water level topped up with water only

Fail 30 Apr 2015 130,149 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside bulkhead showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside seat belt taped carnt see any damage.

oil level low

water level topped up with water only

Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,432 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 127,429 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside "A" pillar holed and corroded

rear diff oil leaks

slight play in front prop shaft universal joint

Pass 30 Apr 2013 124,546 miles

Near side rear body out rigger corroded

near side rear and near side front wheel bearings would benifit from adjustment.

Fail 20 Apr 2013 124,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Near side rear body out rigger corroded

both front indicator lenze's showing slight signs of white light

near side rear and near side front wheel bearings would benifit from adjustment.

Pass 16 May 2012 119,434 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front door check straps missing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 114,413 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in steering drop arm

Various oil leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2009 110,527 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 109,126 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 109,126 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 107,476 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 107,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 104,991 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 104,991 miles

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

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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F667 XCX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 F667 XCX, 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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What year was F667 XCX registered?

F667 XCX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 1989.

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