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F18 FUN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,835 mi
Last recorded153,835 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 FUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 153,835 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on end of drop arm cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 148,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 144,161 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 144,161 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 138,609 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in sphere (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 138,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in sphere (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 132,161 miles

BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVEL JOINTS ARE LEAKING

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 132,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVEL JOINTS ARE LEAKING

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 126,491 miles

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

underside has some surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2020 121,338 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 121,338 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 114,053 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 104,814 miles

Front Oil leak Diff Pinion Oil Seal Leaking

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Joint on Drop Arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 96,599 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Front Oil leak Diff Pinion Leaking

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Joint on Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Hinge on Bonnet Broken

Fail 7 Feb 2017 96,599 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Front Oil leak Diff Pinion Leaking

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Joint on Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Hinge on Bonnet Broken

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,604 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 80,603 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,345 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 421,275 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 421,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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F18 FUN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F18 FUN, 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 F18 FUN registered?

F18 FUN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F18 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 FUN shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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