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F114 RRF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,469 mi
Last recorded202,469 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF114 RRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 202,469 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 202,463 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 200,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 199,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to body not excessively weekend

corrosion to chassy not excessively weekend

Pass 10 Aug 2023 199,582 miles

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

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

front spheres damp

slight play in steering box

Fail 28 Jul 2023 199,578 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification sphere (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

front spheres damp

slight play in steering box

Pass 15 Aug 2022 197,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both hub seals slightly damp

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

corrosion starting

Pass 16 Aug 2021 193,201 miles

Corrosion to front and rear chassis

Damage to o/s/f

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 189,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

corrosion outside testable area

damage to body

Pass 22 May 2019 182,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front play in both front spheres

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body damaged

corrosion outside testable arear

corrosion to body

Pass 18 May 2018 175,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to body

damage to drivers front wing

doors corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2018 175,981 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users drivers floor (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to body

damage to drivers front wing

doors corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2017 169,194 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Both rear jacking points corroded

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs pitted and worn

corrosion to o/s/f crossmember

damage to o/s/f wing

rear chassis/crossmember corroding

Pass 20 May 2016 161,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 154,308 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 147,835 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2013 140,341 miles

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

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

corrosion starting on offside rear chassy

Pass 15 Jun 2012 133,041 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 131,053 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 128,258 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 125,290 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 125,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 12,339 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 120,807 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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F114 RRF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F114 RRF, 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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F114 RRF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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