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LIL 4360

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,870 mi
Last recorded192,870 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 4360
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 192,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

genaral corossion to underbody and components

Pass 23 Aug 2018 192,663 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in sphere

genaral corossion to underbody and components

Pass 13 Jul 2017 191,752 miles

slight corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 15 Jul 2016 190,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side front bulk head under bonnet previous welding repairs heavely under sealede (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side front floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush and off side front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear // quarter panels (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to frront chasie and off side front to rear chasie (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush and off side rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and near side front under bonnet bulk head // previous welding repairs heavely under sealed (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to front (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 190,769 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings close to tow bar (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side front bulk head under bonnet previous welding repairs heavely under sealede (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side front floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush and off side front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear // quarter panels (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to frront chasie and off side front to rear chasie (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush and off side rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and near side front under bonnet bulk head // previous welding repairs heavely under sealed (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to front (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 189,584 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 189,582 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 186,893 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 186,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 184,086 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 184,083 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 177,816 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 170,563 miles

Both front hub seals leaking slightly

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2010 170,563 miles

Both front hub seals leaking slightly

Both rear bump stops missing

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 161,934 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 159,661 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 158,297 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 158,297 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 151,739 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 151,738 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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LIL 4360 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LIL 4360, 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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LIL 4360 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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