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F937 VHD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,326 mi
Last recorded137,326 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 137,326 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 131,127 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 124,384 miles

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

both rear chassis rails corroded and holed

rear cross member corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 115,795 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 109,232 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,832 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,890 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 91,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

severe noise from nearside rear brake

Pass 1 May 2007 86,349 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 86,319 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 82,716 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering damper end bush

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 VHD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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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What year was F937 VHD registered?

F937 VHD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is F937 VHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F937 VHD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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