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F674 EWJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

223,781 mi
Last recorded223,781 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF674 EWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 223,781 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 223,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 222,883 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

footbrake travel

o/s wiper

Pass 19 Jul 2007 218,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 215,069 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 215,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

engine breather pipe disconnected at time of test [vehicle only just met emmision limits]

front UJ on front prop shaft worn

Fail 24 Jul 2006

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

drivers seat belt starting to fray

some play in near side and off side steering joints

Pass 28 May 2005 211,452 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 211,431 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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F674 EWJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F674 EWJ, 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 F674 EWJ registered?

F674 EWJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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