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IKZ 466

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,294 mi
Last recorded140,294 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIKZ 466
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 140,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside rear track rod end gator split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 23 May 2024 140,293 miles

Registration plate incorrect both registration plates incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside rear track rod end gator split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2017 122,273 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 117,270 miles

oil leak

slight play on steering arms

Pass 5 Aug 2015 113,755 miles

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

o/s wiper blade torn

rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Nov 2013 110,225 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake travel could do with adjustment

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 110,225 miles

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

handbrake travel could do with adjustment

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 103,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 98,085 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 95,247 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 92,457 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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IKZ 466 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 IKZ 466, 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 IKZ 466 registered?

IKZ 466 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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The MOT history for IKZ 466 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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