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F134 UDE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Pink Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

183,720 mi
Last recorded183,720 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF134 UDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 183,720 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 54,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022
Pass 4 Dec 2020
Pass 17 Aug 2019
Fail 17 Aug 2019

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2016
Pass 27 Oct 2014
Pass 20 Jun 2013 183,991 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 182,378 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 171,647 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 161,227 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 161,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 155,285 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WALLS PERISHED

Pass 3 Jul 2006 155,183 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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F134 UDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Pink with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F134 UDE, 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 F134 UDE registered?

F134 UDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F134 UDE safe to buy?

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