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F994 LTV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,517 mi
Last recorded132,517 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF994 LTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 132,517 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 131,794 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 131,794 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 131,688 miles

entire chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 26 Oct 2011 131,687 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

entire chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 23 Aug 2010 131,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 130,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 130,179 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 129,146 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 129,146 miles

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

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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F994 LTV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F994 LTV, 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 F994 LTV registered?

F994 LTV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 1989.

Is F994 LTV safe to buy?

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