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ZA771YH

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,979 mi
Last recorded132,979 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationZA771YH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 132,979 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear trailer wiring socket broken.

bonnet hinge sleeves not holding bonnet when open.

Fail 17 Sep 2024 132,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right right hand kick-up. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear trailer wiring socket broken.

bonnet hinge sleeves not holding bonnet when open.

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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ZA771YH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZA771YH, 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 ZA771YH registered?

ZA771YH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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