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F155 UFH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,509 mi
Last recorded133,509 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF155 UFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 133,509 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 133,509 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 132,710 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 131,820 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 131,088 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 130,931 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 130,856 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 130,847 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 130,554 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 130,192 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 129,831 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 127,983 miles

all suspension bushes deteriorating (may need replacing soon)

both front upper swivel/king pins just meet for play (will need replacing soon)

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front tyres perishing

n/s body/floor pan holed/corroded

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

o/s body/floor pan holed/corroded

rear shock bushes deteriorating (will need replacing soon)

rear wheel bearings have play (advise adjustment)

underbody corrosion

upper body corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2012 123,750 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding

front hub seals slight leak

front tyres perishing

rear diff bearing has play/oil leak

small chip in windscreen

suspension shows age/wear

underbody corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 20 Aug 2012 123,051 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

both front hub seals slight leak

brake pipes corrodion

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding

front tyres perishing

rear diff bearing has play/oil leak

small chip in windscreen

suspension shows age/wear

underbody corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2011 116,893 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all front panard arm bushes deteriorating

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorating

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 12 Jul 2011 116,704 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all front panard arm bushes deteriorating

drivers seat belt frayed but not enoth to effect strength of webbing

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorating

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 11 May 2010 108,697 miles

advise engine oil and power steering fluid leaks

all suspension bushes showing age/wear

exhaust has slight corrosion front to back

front stabilizer bar bush has slight play

n/s/f panhard rod bush deteriorating

o/s headlamp misted

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering aidler arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 8 May 2009 107,596 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 106,909 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 106,904 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 May 2006 103,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight signs of leakage from pwr steering

Fail 5 May 2006 103,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight signs of leakage from pwr steering

Fail 28 Apr 2006 103,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight signs of fluid leakage on pwr steering

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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F155 UFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F155 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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F155 UFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 1989.

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