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F703 MTT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,616 mi
Last recorded120,616 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF703 MTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 120,616 miles

both front metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. (Cleaned & copper slipped).

centre seat belt checked with a child seat fitted.

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

drivers seat belt webbing has been slightly damaged.(Closed in door lock assembly)!

headlamp lenses in a poor condition (Milky,but pattern OK).

lift in rear diff pinion.

o/s/r axle bump stop missing.

steering box damp with oil.

underbody & chassis dry & corroded.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 120,616 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. (Cleaned & copper slipped).

centre seat belt checked with a child seat fitted.

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

drivers seat belt webbing has been slightly damaged.(Closed in door lock assembly)!

headlamp lenses in a poor condition (Milky,but pattern OK).

lift in rear diff pinion.

o/s/r axle bump stop missing.

steering box damp with oil.

underbody & chassis dry & corroded.

front end of front prop shaft uj worn & bolts insecure!

Pass 23 May 2009 120,457 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 119,993 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 119,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 119,288 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 119,284 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 119,036 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 118,984 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F703 MTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 F703 MTT, 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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F703 MTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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