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F696 LAA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,985 mi
Last recorded107,985 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF696 LAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 107,985 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 107,985 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

exhaust box support missen

o/s rear tyre in poor condition

play in n/s rear wheelbearing

play in steering box

propshaft u.js badley worn

rear brake pipes in poor condition

seats in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2008 104,610 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 104,608 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

intermitant faults wiv light switches

play in rear wheelbearings

propshaft u,j,s us

seats in very poor condition

tyres poor condition

Fail 4 May 2007 103,163 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front hockey stick bushes worn

some play in steering ball joints

Pass 4 May 2007 103,163 miles

front hockey stick bushes worn

some play in steering ball joints

Pass 6 Apr 2006 100,490 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 100,490 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

rear prop shaft rear u-j worn to excess

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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F696 LAA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F696 LAA, 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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F696 LAA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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