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F140 SPU

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,392 mi
Last recorded56,392 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF140 SPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,392 miles

Oil leak

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

front number plate slightly damaged

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,234 miles

oil leaks

rear underside corroding

vehicle just pass smoke test

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,014 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery light on

front number plate damaged

front wiper blades split just clear screen

off side front inner brake pad looks low

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 56,013 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery light on

front number plate damaged

front wiper blades split just clear screen

off side front inner brake pad looks low

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,963 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

trailer socket faulty

Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,858 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

a posts rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,858 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

a posts rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,328 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

a posts rusty

front reg plate crack

outriggers rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,181 miles

Oil leak

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

both A posts rusty

both indicator repeater lens fadeing \ just pass

front reg plate cracked

leak from steering pump and reservoir

side faceing rear seats not fitted with belts

Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,931 miles

side facing rear seats not ever been fitted with seat belts

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion in both a posts

front reg plate cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,774 miles

Oil leak

brake hoses rusty

front plate cracked

slight leak from n\s\f hub seal

temp repair to n\s a post

Pass 3 Mar 2006 54,591 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front numberplate cracked

o\s and n\s a posts rusty\tape over sharp edges

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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F140 SPU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F140 SPU, 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 F140 SPU registered?

F140 SPU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1989.

Is F140 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F140 SPU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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