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F121 FRJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,349 mi
Last recorded187,349 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF121 FRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 187,349 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 182,519 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 180,308 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 178,451 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 176,368 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 174,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 172,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 170,347 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 170,347 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 168,688 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 166,465 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 163,245 miles

all rubber gaitors deteriated on front steering arms

slight play in panhard rod bushes

slight play in steering drop arm link

slightly smokey whilst engine is ticking over, just ok at time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2011 163,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all rubber gaitors deteriated on front steering arms

slight play in panhard rod bushes

slight play in steering drop arm link

slightly smokey whilst engine is ticking over, just ok at time of test

Pass 12 May 2010 162,520 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight fuel leak

Fail 5 May 2010 162,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight fuel leak

Pass 29 May 2009 159,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 May 2009 159,469 miles

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 8 May 2009

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 155,859 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 155,841 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 147,267 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 147,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 143,029 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 143,029 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F121 FRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 F121 FRJ, 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 F121 FRJ registered?

F121 FRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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