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F820 SWK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

209,659 mi
Last recorded209,659 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF820 SWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 209,659 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 209,588 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 209,587 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 209,190 miles

auxiliary belt not in line at water pump pulley starting to fray belt

Pass 23 Mar 2019 209,151 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 209,150 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member complete (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan brake pedal area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis next to reara anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected next to anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust down pipe from manifold cracked blowing

exhaust fouling in all places along chassis

offside front brake back plate missing

Pass 23 Apr 2016 208,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in nearside rear chassis.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 203,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 197,060 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber lower bushes wear

Pass 25 Apr 2008 196,533 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/rear slight leak from hub seal

Pass 19 Jan 2007 182,594 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 164,463 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 164,300 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F820 SWK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F820 SWK, 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 F820 SWK registered?

F820 SWK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1989.

Is F820 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F820 SWK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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