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F917 TDU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,507 mi
Last recorded116,507 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF917 TDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2009 116,507 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 111,626 miles

Brake flexi pipes perrishing

Front hub seals damp

Front radius arm bushes perrisnig

Most susp bushes on underside perrishing

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 31 Jan 2007 108,924 miles

Bulfhead corroded

Damp arround off side front hub seal

Idle speed just within limits

Very slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Jan 2006 103,541 miles

Front Brake Flexi Pipes Starting To Perrish

Front Number Plate Incorrect But Still Readable And Correctly Spaced

Off Side Front Hub Seal Starting To Leak

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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F917 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F917 TDU, 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 F917 TDU registered?

F917 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F917 TDU safe to buy?

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