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F699 GJA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,494 mi
Last recorded103,494 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF699 GJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,494 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 103,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 101,072 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,265 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 May 2014 99,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,285 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 97,280 miles

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

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2012 94,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front hubs leaking oil

chassis front and rear rusted

floors rusted

Fail 22 May 2012 94,096 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

both front hubs leaking oil

chassis front and rear rusted

floors rusted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 93,755 miles

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to A posts/pillar

corrosion to front bumper

front fog lamp damaged

o/s/r bump stop missing

oil leak on both hubs front axle

slight corrosion to rear crossmember

slight play in steering u/j

slight wear to suspension bushes

windscreen wipers do not auto park

windscreen wipers do not work fast

Fail 24 Nov 2010 93,755 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to front bumper

front fog lamp damaged

o/s/r bump stop missing

oil leak on both hubs front axle

slight corrosion to rear crossmember

slight play in steering u/j

slight wear to suspension bushes

windscreen wipers do not auto park

windscreen wipers do not work fast

Pass 9 Sep 2009 92,597 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 92,595 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 91,331 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 91,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 89,860 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 89,855 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 89,849 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 86,642 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 86,642 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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F699 GJA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F699 GJA, 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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F699 GJA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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