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F803 FYD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,034 mi
Last recorded96,034 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF803 FYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 96,034 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

headlamps slightly poor image

Fail 21 Mar 2022 96,034 miles

Front Coil spring insecure n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,024 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 95,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,448 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,753 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,534 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 92,533 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,122 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 86,253 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 86,253 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 82,781 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 82,781 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 77,074 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 77,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2006 72,542 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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F803 FYD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F803 FYD, 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 F803 FYD registered?

F803 FYD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F803 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F803 FYD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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