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F748 LWV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,019 mi
Last recorded155,019 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 155,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 154,763 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

whole underside - mud coated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 150,819 miles

whole underside - coated in mud

Fail 6 Apr 2016 150,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

whole underside - coated in mud

Pass 13 Feb 2015 150,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 150,785 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 147,791 miles

oil leak top of enging

Pass 2 Nov 2010 143,897 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 140,558 miles

All four tyres cracking

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

poor engine breathing

Fail 9 Jul 2009 140,552 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

All four tyres cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

poor engine breathing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 135,484 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 135,474 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 132,569 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 132,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 130,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear no plate lamp dim

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 LWV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F748 LWV, 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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What year was F748 LWV registered?

F748 LWV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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