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F700 LVJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,245 mi
Last recorded138,245 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF700 LVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 138,245 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 138,192 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 132,048 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 124,783 miles

o/s rear of chassis corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2008 124,783 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

o/s rear of chassis corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 118,170 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 111,972 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 105,426 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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F700 LVJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F700 LVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F700 LVJ registered?

F700 LVJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F700 LVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F700 LVJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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