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F698 LDV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,630 mi
Last recorded123,630 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF698 LDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 123,630 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and fuel tank mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 123,371 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 122,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Osf and both rear bump stops missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper trailing A arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 121,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f and o/s/r suspension bump stops missing

Fail 16 Jul 2018 121,407 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f and o/s/r suspension bump stops missing

Pass 8 Jun 2017 119,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing lumpy

horn control sticky,recommend investigation.

Pass 26 Mar 2016 117,499 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,927 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 116,927 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 114,567 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 112,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all welding repairs heavy underseal unable to fully inspect

misting of oil steering pump and box

Fail 20 Mar 2013 112,164 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

misting of oil steering pump and box

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine and transfer box leaks

misting steering box

Fail 21 Mar 2012 109,191 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine and transfer box leaks

misting steering box

Pass 3 Mar 2011 106,246 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 102,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

misting of oil around steering box

Fail 8 Mar 2010 102,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

misting of oil around steering box

Pass 3 Apr 2009 99,953 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 99,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 97,295 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 95,483 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 95,475 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 93,324 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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F698 LDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 F698 LDV, 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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F698 LDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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