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F683 RVT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,985 mi
Last recorded178,985 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF683 RVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 178,985 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 175,702 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 173,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 172,958 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,000 miles

Front prop shaft uj play

Rear prop shaft uj play

Fail 5 Jan 2017 120,000 miles

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

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

Front propshaft UJ's slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2015 120,000 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 120,000 miles

Horn not working fuse replaced (1.6.2a)

Horn not working fuse replaced (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 120,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 120,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight cut to nearside front tyre

slight play in drop link ball joint

Pass 10 Nov 2012 120,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on floor

corrosion on front inner arch

slight wear on front brake pad retaining pins

wear on rear prop u/j

Fail 1 Nov 2012 120,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on floor

corrosion on front inner arch

slight wear on front brake pad retaining pins

wear on rear prop u/j

Fail 4 Sep 2012 120,000 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

heavy corrosion to offside front inner wing

play in rear prop uj's

Pass 15 Sep 2011 120,000 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all disks corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 120,000 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all brake disks corroded

no doors fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2009 116,257 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 102,537 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 100,000 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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F683 RVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F683 RVT, 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 F683 RVT registered?

F683 RVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F683 RVT safe to buy?

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