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Q633NRO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,033 mi
Last recorded13,033 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ633NRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 13,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 12,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 12,230 miles

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

both front seat belts frayed

Pass 23 Aug 2016 11,421 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slightly frayed

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

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 23 Aug 2016 11,421 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front seat belt slightly frayed

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

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 27 Aug 2015 10,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 9,927 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 7,961 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 5,738 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 5,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 3,321 miles

slight oil leak from front diff

steering box has slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2010 752 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 160,054 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 159,443 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 159,443 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 157,919 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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Q633NRO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Q633NRO, 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 Q633NRO registered?

Q633NRO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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