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M789 UBV

1995 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,531 mi
Last recorded101,531 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM789 UBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 101,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front floors (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.A.1)

both front spheres leaking

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 101,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front spheres leaking slightly

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all body mountings corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

both front floors corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 96,796 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2015 96,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 90,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear prop uj worn

Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,634 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 88,646 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 87,845 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 86,982 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 86,834 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 84,938 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Feb 2006 82,567 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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M789 UBV is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 117,469 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 M789 UBV, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M789 UBV registered?

M789 UBV is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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