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F106 RSE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,935 mi
Last recorded179,935 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF106 RSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 179,935 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres perished

oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 169,579 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

play in rear a frame ball joint

Pass 3 Dec 2011 157,911 miles

both front suspetion arm bushes have movment

engine has oil leak

near side mirror broken

Pass 4 Dec 2010 149,282 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 142,808 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

advanced deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

advanced wear & play to front steering joints & box

Fail 20 Mar 2009 142,609 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 133,476 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 133,476 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 125,254 miles

horn,headlamps out put low.steering damper slight play.rear chassis legs rusty.exhaust system rusty and slight leak.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 119,703 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 119,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

headlamps out put low nearside front tyre wearing low in treads,power steering pump wet/damp no actual leak seen at test!!

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 RSE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RSE, 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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F106 RSE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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