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F948 MDV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,941 mi
Last recorded79,941 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF948 MDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2013 79,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,858 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brakes only just met the front brake inbalance requirements system requires repair

some blue smoke on tick over

Fail 21 Sep 2012 79,885 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight leak offside swivel

slight play on rear axle top ball joint

slight play on steering swivel offside

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,623 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all tyres cracked in the sidewalls

battery tray corroded

front bumper bullbar in poor condition

slightly smokey at tickover

Fail 20 Sep 2011 79,623 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all tyres cracked in the sidewalls

front bumper bullbar in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,172 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyre tread depths low

both wiper blades in poor condition

clutch pedal anti slip device worn

nearside rear and both front tyres cracking

seat bases in poor condition

some damage to both outer seat belt webbings

Fail 16 Sep 2010 79,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyre tread depths low

both wiper blades in poor condition

clutch pedal anti slip device worn

nearside rear and both front tyres cracking

seat bases in poor condition

some damage to both outer seat belt webbings

Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,515 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre cracking

both front tyre tread depths getting low

both outer seatbelt webbs damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2009 78,515 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front and nearside rear tyre cracking

both front tyre tread depths getting low

both outer seatbelt webbs damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,881 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front steering hubs leaking some grease

both rear tyres and off side front tyre side wall cracking

n/s/f body mount corroded

slight fraying to drivers seat belt

some blue smoke on tick over

some damage to near side centre body

some travel on brake pedal

some wear in top axle joint

Fail 16 Sep 2008 77,872 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and near side rear tyres side wall cracking

both front steering hubs leaking some grease

light lens slightly dirty

some blue smoke on tick over

some brake pedal travel

some corrosion to body mount n/s f

some damage to near side centre body work

Pass 18 Sep 2007 77,222 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rewar tyre cracking

offside door catch not working on 1st catch

rear axle oil caps leaking

rear axle top joint has some wear

slight play in lower column bearing

slight wear in upper steering column UJ

some corosion to nearside A post (bulkhead)

some imbalance to rear brakes

some visual smoke at idle

Pass 22 Sep 2006 76,552 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from both rear hubs

some cracking on near side rear tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Sep 2006 76,544 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak from both rear hubs

some cracking near side tyre side wall rear

Pass 22 Sep 2005 76,143 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to offside seat belt

Fail 21 Sep 2005 76,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to offside seat belt

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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F948 MDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F948 MDV, 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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F948 MDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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