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F956 OWL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,972 mi
Last recorded92,972 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF956 OWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 92,972 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 92,634 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 92,468 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 952,465 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

No brakes tested because of front hub bearing faulty

Offside Front Swivel ball has slight oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2019 92,373 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,797 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 91,797 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing all rear (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,276 miles

oil leak from sump area.

power steering box weaping oil.

rear diff prop shaft seal leaking oil.

transfer box leaking oil.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,106 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads rattle in caliper

Fail 15 Jun 2016 89,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads rattle in caliper

Fail 27 Apr 2016 89,099 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all bulbs (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside front dipped beam comes on when main beam is on and visa versa (1.7.5c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Brake fluid level on min

Exhaust blow and manifold

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside front top swivel

play in front prop shaft front uj and rear uj

Pass 13 May 2015 88,374 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 87,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,846 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 86,846 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 May 2012 86,302 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 85,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 84,187 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering column uj lower slight play

Fail 5 May 2010 84,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,398 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 80,977 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 78,699 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 78,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,842 miles

no seat belts have been fitted to the rear of the vehicle when built.there is no requirement in this type of vehicle and was previously failed in error.

Fail 3 Apr 2006 75,842 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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F956 OWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 F956 OWL, 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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F956 OWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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