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F863 POO

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,406 mi
Last recorded90,406 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF863 POO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 90,406 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 87,919 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 85,559 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 85,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 82,622 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 80,436 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to out rigger

Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,712 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,669 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,905 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 75,431 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 73,483 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 71,249 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 68,961 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 66,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 63,811 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,425 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 59,222 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 56,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 54,533 miles

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

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

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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F863 POO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 F863 POO, 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 F863 POO registered?

F863 POO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1989.

Is F863 POO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F863 POO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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