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F176 UJH

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

236,756 mi
Last recorded236,756 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF176 UJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 236,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 235,962 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 235,962 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 234,198 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 229,052 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 224,164 miles

Oil leak

wipper blades worn

Pass 28 Jun 2013 216,245 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 208,387 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 197,649 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 187,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front swivel slightly damp.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 179,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 174,109 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 165,865 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 156,001 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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F176 UJH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F176 UJH, 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 F176 UJH registered?

F176 UJH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 1989.

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