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F936 VHD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,843 mi
Last recorded112,843 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF936 VHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2017 112,843 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasi by tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis by tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling on coil spring (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis by tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

stud broken off f/pipe joint

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

battery box holed/corroded

both front floors rusty

cooling fan fouling on steering box

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2016 88,557 miles

Front play in propshaft slider

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear play in propshaft u/j

oil leaks

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,851 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 85,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,218 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 77,218 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,147 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,677 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2010 76,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2009 76,246 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 75,299 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F936 VHD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F936 VHD, 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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F936 VHD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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