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F962 EYC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,063 mi
Last recorded182,063 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF962 EYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 182,063 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 179,215 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 178,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake effort low

Pass 4 Apr 2013 171,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in front swivel housings

Pass 19 Apr 2012 165,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 165,552 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 161,007 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 157,152 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2010 157,005 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 152,777 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 148,887 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 143,079 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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F962 EYC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F962 EYC, 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 F962 EYC registered?

F962 EYC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F962 EYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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