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LUI 3854

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,170 mi
Last recorded108,170 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 3854
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 108,170 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 108,170 miles

Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 102,405 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 100,524 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,201 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 99,201 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,694 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,301 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 98,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 97,554 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis outriggers corroded but not effecting stability or prescribed areas

Fail 15 Oct 2012 97,548 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis outriggers corroded but not effecting stability or prescribed areas

Pass 20 Mar 2010 91,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,861 miles

Front bumper missing n/s/f seat cushion not fitted Front number plate in windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2009 64,861 miles

Front bumper missing n/s/f seat cushion not fitted Front number plate in windscreen

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 83,150 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 80,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 80,221 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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LUI 3854 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LUI 3854, 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 LUI 3854 registered?

LUI 3854 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is LUI 3854 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 3854 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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