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F883 LFC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

258,522 mi
Last recorded258,522 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2010 258,522 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 250,636 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 241,066 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside front tyres getting low

slight oil leak on power steering pump

slight play in nearside front top swivel bearing

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 232,715 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Aug 2006 222,178 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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F883 LFC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F883 LFC, 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 LFC registered?

F883 LFC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is F883 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F883 LFC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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