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F937 RYT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,716 mi
Last recorded88,716 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF937 RYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 88,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s suspension low

rear exhaust chassis mounting weak - attention require soon.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 88,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s suspension low

rear exhaust chassis mounting weak - attention require soon.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,138 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,205 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 83,205 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 81,600 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers leaking,close to limits

front inner brake pads appear very close to limits

heavy surface corrosion on rear inner brake discs

roughness felt when spinning both front wheels,may need further investigation

Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,544 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside front seatbelt twisted

Fail 16 Oct 2013 75,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,860 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 61,427 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 57,701 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 53,897 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 48,992 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 48,992 miles

Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 44,423 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 40,444 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 40,425 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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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F937 RYT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F937 RYT, 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 F937 RYT registered?

F937 RYT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F937 RYT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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