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L837 LMO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,762 mi
Last recorded58,762 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL837 LMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,762 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 182,826 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 170,950 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 163,963 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 163,963 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 151,612 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 146,751 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 143,114 miles

ADVICE: SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DAMPER BUSH

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

Pass 24 May 2006 134,547 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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L837 LMO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L837 LMO, 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 L837 LMO registered?

L837 LMO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is L837 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L837 LMO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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