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F883 BKF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,228 mi
Last recorded167,228 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF883 BKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 167,228 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 167,198 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 166,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

moderate free play detected at steering wheel

viscose fan assembly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2014 166,205 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 165,673 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 165,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 165,659 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

moderate play steering operation

underneath of vehicle and all steering , suspension and brake components extremely rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2009 164,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

moderate play steering box

moderate wear nearside and offside lower front suspension arms front bush's

nearside and offside rear shockers deteriating

underneath of vehicle and all suspension , steering and brake components very rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2009 164,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

moderate play steering box

moderate wear nearside and offside lower front suspension arms front bush's

nearside and offside rear shockers deteriating

underneath of vehicle and all suspension , steering and brake components very rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2008 164,040 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 164,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 163,510 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 163,501 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 162,306 miles

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO DETERIOATE

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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F883 BKF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F883 BKF, 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 F883 BKF registered?

F883 BKF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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