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F167 AAH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

227,032 mi
Last recorded227,032 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF167 AAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 227,032 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 227,032 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 224,468 miles

Front hub seals leaking

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

chassis undersealed

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Nov 2024 224,464 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front hub seals leaking

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2023 220,893 miles

General underbody corrosion.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 217,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 217,463 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

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

fuel filler neck hose damp

Fail 27 Feb 2021 217,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

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

fuel filler neck hose damp

Pass 28 Feb 2020 217,375 miles

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

bonnet released manually from outside of the vehicle

brake pipe across rear axle poorly secured

drivers door check strap detached

front panel/grill missing

nearside front hub seal leaking

offside front hub seal leaking

oil leak)(engine

steering box leaking)(ADVANCED

uneven wear to nearside front tyre)(lowest point at 3mm

Fail 24 Feb 2020 217,372 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced effecting tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

bonnet released manually from outside of the vehicle

brake pipe across rear axle poorly secured

drivers door check strap detached

front panel/grill missing

nearside front hub seal leaking

offside front hub seal leaking

oil leak)(engine

steering box leaking)(ADVANCED

uneven wear to nearside front tyre)(lowest point at 3mm

Pass 22 Jan 2019 217,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 216,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of o/s front disc (3.5.1i)

chips in window screen

extensive welding repairs to chassis

o/s rear bump stop loose

oil leaks from both front hubs & n/s rear hub

slight corrosion in o/s front outrigger & floor

Fail 22 Mar 2017 216,912 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

extensive welding repairs to chassis

o/s rear bump stop loose

oil leaks from both front hubs & n/s rear hub

slight corrosion in o/s front outrigger & floor

Pass 19 Feb 2016 215,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 215,888 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 213,523 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 213,452 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 211,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers foot well rusted/holed.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 210,588 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 210,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 209,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 207,614 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 206,315 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 206,296 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 205,117 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 188,637 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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F167 AAH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F167 AAH, 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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F167 AAH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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