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F66 GDT

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF66 GDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010
Pass 28 May 2009 151,204 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 151,204 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 151,509 miles

Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front axle casing damaged causing slight oil leak

Front prop u/j(axle end)has slight play

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 151,509 miles

Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front axle casing damaged causing slight oil leak

Front prop u/j(axle end)has slight play

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 151,504 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 150,141 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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F66 GDT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F66 GDT, 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 F66 GDT registered?

F66 GDT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 1989.

Is F66 GDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F66 GDT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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