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F101 TSC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,312 mi
Last recorded162,312 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF101 TSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 162,312 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 161,039 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 159,479 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 157,844 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 157,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 153,763 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 153,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 148,716 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 147,868 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 146,733 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 145,971 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 144,498 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 142,443 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 142,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 142,436 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 140,858 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 140,858 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 140,679 miles

brake fluid below max

freeplay at steering wheel

front brake pads wearing very low

front propshaft rear universal joint in poor condition

movement in nearside headlamp

nearside headlamp aim on upper limits

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front shock absorber top mounting bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2007 136,869 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 131,164 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 131,160 miles

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

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F101 TSC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F101 TSC, 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 F101 TSC registered?

F101 TSC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F101 TSC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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