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F109 ETH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,446 mi
Last recorded173,446 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 ETH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 173,446 miles

Nearside Rear half shaft seal weeping

Offside Rear half shaft seal weeping

Fail 26 Sep 2022 173,446 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear half shaft seal weeping

Offside Rear half shaft seal weeping

Nearside Front alternator loose

Pass 18 Jan 2021 173,279 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 173,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 173,153 miles

Both rear hub oil seals leaking.

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 173,153 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear hub oil seals leaking.

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 172,443 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 172,443 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 171,805 miles

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated steering has tight spot/lumpy suspect seized steering u/j (2.1.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear A frame (2.4.G.2)

track rod fouling on axle guard

Fail 12 Dec 2017 171,797 miles

Battery insecure battery box base/bottom excessively corroded (1.9.1)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link to drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings main cross member (bottom inside of chassis) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings main cross member rear flitch plates to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of main cross member where it meets the chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top of chassis in front of main cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis inside outrigger at bottom (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of front outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front, end of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top of front outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm mount area, bottom of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm mounting, chassis bottom (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings main crossmember front flitch plates (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis behind brake pipe at side of spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front, end of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outside edge of chassis inside the outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius mount to chassis, inside at bottom of chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top of chassis in front of main crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm mounting, bottom of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm mounting, inside side of chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm insecure rear A frame ball joint securing bolt snapped (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated steering has tight spot/lumpy suspect seized steering u/j (2.1.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear A frame (2.4.G.2)

track rod fouling on axle guard

Pass 7 Feb 2017 171,311 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 170,248 miles

Front both Hub seals slight weep

Offside Front steering box has mist of oil

Fail 25 Sep 2015 170,246 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under drivers seat (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front hub seals weeping (Both)

Front steering box has misting of oil

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 170,044 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 170,043 miles

Centre Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 169,532 miles

front and rear differentials oily

nearside front tyre perished

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriarated

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 167,162 miles

chassis corroded

fog light switch slightly faulty

front diff oily

oil around gearbox area

underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2011 165,114 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2010 164,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 162,478 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

adv light corrosion on chassis and under body

adv tractor joint seals leaking

Pass 10 May 2008 158,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 153,390 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 153,353 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 146,594 miles

hole chassie starting to corrode

steering damper rubber bush worn slightly

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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F109 ETH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F109 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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F109 ETH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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