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F804 KRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,976 mi
Last recorded165,976 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF804 KRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 165,976 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 151,387 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 140,990 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 140,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 132,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 122,736 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 122,721 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 114,159 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,639 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 109,639 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 105,936 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 105,936 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 102,498 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 99,335 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 95,631 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 92,872 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 88,754 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 86,651 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 83,920 miles

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

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

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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F804 KRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F804 KRM, 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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F804 KRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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