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F927 LFC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,209 mi
Last recorded137,209 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF927 LFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 137,209 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 137,209 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

n/s swivel has slight leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 134,820 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 134,815 miles

Offside Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 120,101 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 120,101 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 129,309 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all front and rear suspension bushes slightly warn.

offside front swivel leaking slightly.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 126,744 miles

rear croosmember rotted near towbar mounting

slight play in o/s kingpin

Fail 9 May 2007 126,733 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

rear crossmember rotted near towbar mounting

slight play in o/s kingpin

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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F927 LFC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F927 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 F927 LFC registered?

F927 LFC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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