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F965 DEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,804 mi
Last recorded104,804 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF965 DEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 104,804 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,915 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 103,909 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 103,900 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering component casing not properly attached steering damper bolts loose and moving, not secure (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete chassis plate offside front (0.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 103,242 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 May 2017 100,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,000 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 10,000 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,999 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 100,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

VIN plate broken and part missing and chassis no. is only just visible

offside front hub has slight oil leak

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 2 Aug 2012 100,000 miles

Oil leak

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

VIN plate broken and part missing and chassis no. is only just visible

offside front hub has slight oil leak

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 18 Aug 2011 99,999 miles

slight corrosion to nearside floors

slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 18 Mar 2010 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat belt slightly damaged

front discs corroded

slight play in steering box drop arm bearing

Fail 9 Mar 2010 100,000 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat belt slightly damaged

front discs corroded

slight play in steering box drop arm bearing

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 May 2007 100,000 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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F965 DEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F965 DEC, 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 F965 DEC registered?

F965 DEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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