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F151 SFP

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF151 SFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2026
Pass 17 Sep 2025 21,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 21,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure cracked (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 21,000 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,000 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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F151 SFP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F151 SFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F151 SFP?

You can check the full history of F151 SFP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F151 SFP registered?

F151 SFP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F151 SFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F151 SFP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F151 SFP have outstanding finance?

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