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F705 CUG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,146 mi
Last recorded189,146 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF705 CUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2020 189,146 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

clutch pedal antislip provision missing

Pass 2 Oct 2015 188,999 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front floor pans corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 188,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front body mount areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 188,318 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 186,021 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 180,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 177,248 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 170,771 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 167,571 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 167,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 156,988 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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F705 CUG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F705 CUG, 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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F705 CUG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1989.

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