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F152 UFH

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,196 mi
Last recorded193,196 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF152 UFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 193,196 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 192,768 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 192,245 miles

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis A post, out rigger (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 191,951 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 191,212 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 190,111 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 190,111 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 185,250 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 185,242 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 182,088 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 182,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 177,429 miles

Cut in NSF tyre sidewall

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

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

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

No centre rear seatbelt fitted

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 177,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Cut in NSF tyre sidewall

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

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

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

No centre rear seatbelt fitted

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 166,558 miles

Emissions only just acheived - may need futher adjustment in future.

Fail 6 Mar 2007 166,263 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 158,329 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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F152 UFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F152 UFH, 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 F152 UFH registered?

F152 UFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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