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F188 UDX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

222,993 mi
Last recorded222,993 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF188 UDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 222,993 miles

chassis heavily heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2016 221,719 miles

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

Nearside front and Offside rear tyres have cuts to tread, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 221,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease on inner surface (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front and Offside rear tyres have cuts to tread, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 219,507 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 219,506 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 217,691 miles

CHASSIS RUSTY

Fail 20 Mar 2014 217,691 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CHASSIS RUSTY

Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,406 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CABLE TIED TO FRONT OF VEHICLE

Fail 8 Apr 2013 21,406 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 216,761 miles

Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

N/s bulkhead outrigger holed and slightly corroded

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 210,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s front outrigger slightly corroded

n/s rear chassis rail slightly corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 202,242 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak from rear main area

Pass 29 Mar 2010 202,242 miles

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

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

engine oil leak from rear main area

Pass 9 Apr 2009 190,554 miles

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

Nearside 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)

chassis corroded at rear

Pass 10 Apr 2008 178,575 miles

chassis thin in places but sound at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2007 169,112 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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)

handbrake lever high travel

nearside front and rear tyres perished

rear bumpstops missing

Fail 16 Apr 2007 169,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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)

handbrake lever high travel

nearside front & rear tyres perished

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 19 Apr 2006 161,405 miles

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

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

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

middle and rear exhaust hits chassis

nearside front hub seal leaking

oil leak from engine

oil leak from transfer box

split in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2006 161,388 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre but not down to cords

n/s/f hub seal leaking

rear registration plate slightly faded

slight oil leak from steering box

transfer box leaking oil

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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F188 UDX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F188 UDX, 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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F188 UDX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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