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F763 SRX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,951 mi
Last recorded111,951 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF763 SRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 111,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 111,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat box side panel holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 110,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 110,144 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 109,767 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 109,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside middle body mount corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis at rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 109,325 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside middle body mount corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis at rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2016 106,721 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 106,721 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 94,026 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 8 May 2015 94,025 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 31 May 2014 86,396 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 79,154 miles

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

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 21 Jan 2012 73,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 71,047 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2008 67,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nsr bump stop missing

Pass 17 May 2008 67,752 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nsr bump stop missing

Pass 15 May 2007 64,947 miles

nsf hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 18 May 2006 62,964 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 62,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2005 60,324 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 60,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F763 SRX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F763 SRX, 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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F763 SRX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 1989.

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