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F953 RBP

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,054 mi
Last recorded133,054 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF953 RBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2015 133,054 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 130,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 126,345 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 122,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 121,992 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,059 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 114,399 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 107,130 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,674 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 133,613 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 28,926 miles

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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F953 RBP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F953 RBP, 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 F953 RBP registered?

F953 RBP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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