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F975 XPR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,849 mi
Last recorded151,849 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF975 XPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 151,849 miles

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

Offside Front steering damper bush slight play

Fail 29 Jan 2018 151,847 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front hub flange bolts loose leaking oil

Offside Front steering damper bush slight play

Offside Rear hub flange bolts loose

Pass 9 Dec 2016 151,520 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 149,942 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 142,484 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner faces.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 139,776 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 139,776 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 136,169 miles

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

rear seats in the stowed position.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 136,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rear seats in the stowed position.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 132,970 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 132,970 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 127,995 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 119,652 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 115,147 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 115,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes rusty.nearside tyre weakened at outer wall.

offide front brake pads worn very low!

Pass 12 May 2006 114,294 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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F975 XPR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F975 XPR, 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 F975 XPR registered?

F975 XPR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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