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IFZ 3597

1989 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,642 mi
Last recorded109,642 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 3597
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,642 miles

Front axle corroded

Rear diff leaking

both hub seals wheeping

oil leak

underside undersealed

Fail 29 Jul 2016 104,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front axle corroded

Rear diff leaking

both hub seals wheeping

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,127 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 103,127 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,721 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 92,543 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 88,800 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r backplate wet

n/s/r body mounting coroded

o/s/f body mounting corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 88,797 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r backplate wet

n/s/r body mounting coroded

o/s/f body mounting corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 86,476 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 86,464 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 84,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,887 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 80,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 77,662 miles

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

small amount play n/s king pin

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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IFZ 3597 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 IFZ 3597, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IFZ 3597 registered?

IFZ 3597 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is IFZ 3597 safe to buy?

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