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F106 ETH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

315,930 mi
Last recorded315,930 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF106 ETH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 315,930 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box and pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 315,924 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box and pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 315,713 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 314,742 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 314,148 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 309,958 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 309,957 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Cross (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Wheel bearing has excessive play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 304,425 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 304,425 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 298,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 298,325 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 298,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 286,489 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 269,796 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 252,001 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 232,611 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 217,026 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 206,980 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate deteriating

Non Standard motif and rear number plate

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight oil loss from left hand swival hub

Pass 25 Jan 2008 196,047 miles

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

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

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

Right hand front flasher lamp colour fading

Pass 8 Feb 2007 186,525 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering arm drop arm ball joint boot split

Pass 21 Feb 2006 179,424 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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F106 ETH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F106 ETH, 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 F106 ETH registered?

F106 ETH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F106 ETH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F106 ETH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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