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F748 GYD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,058 mi
Last recorded185,058 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF748 GYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 185,058 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 184,110 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 184,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 177,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 171,488 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT FOOTWELL CORRODED

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 169,358 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside front tractor ball seals leaking slightly

offside front footwell repaired from inside vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2012 165,258 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front tractor ball joint seals leaking slightly

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs corroded

rear x member slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2012 165,258 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside front tractor ball seals leaking slightly

rearbrake discs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 163,229 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 163,228 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 162,057 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 155,289 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 155,289 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2006 146,839 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 137,465 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2005 137,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

oil leak

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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F748 GYD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F748 GYD, 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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F748 GYD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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