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F141 AFY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,481 mi
Last recorded148,481 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 AFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 148,481 miles

Nearside Front outrigger in poor condition

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outrigger in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 148,478 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger in poor condition

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outrigger in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 135,184 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 127,933 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox/rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 127,876 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox/rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 117,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 117,957 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 112,401 miles

Nearside running light inop

Fail 18 Oct 2022 112,401 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside running light inop

Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,345 miles

Nearside Front running lamp inop

Fail 25 Oct 2021 107,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front running lamp inop

Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,730 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,646 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Chrome ball oil seals leaking

Front Track rod end rubbers perished

Gearbox loose

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe coroded (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 99,360 miles

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rubbers cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all exhaust rubbers cracked and broken

both chrome ball oil seals leaking

Fail 18 Oct 2018 99,264 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rubbers cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all exhaust rubbers cracked and broken

both chrome ball oil seals leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,200 miles

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 97,200 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 95,641 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 93,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,745 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 129,803 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 129,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 126,244 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 126,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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F141 AFY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F141 AFY, 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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F141 AFY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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