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F191 TFA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

352,873 mi
Last recorded352,873 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF191 TFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 352,873 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 352,872 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play forward as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 352,187 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 352,187 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn panard rod bush (as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 352,045 miles

both front inner arches corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2019 352,045 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both front inner arches corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 349,199 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 349,199 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking engine compartment (7.2.3)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 17 May 2016 347,024 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 334,234 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 334,244 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 334,067 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 322,395 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

free-play in rear axle upper support balljoint

front tow ball mounting bracket badly corroded

o/s and n/s rear door frames badly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

free-play in rear axle upper support balljoint

front tow ball mounting bracket badly corroded

o/s and n/s rear door frames badly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 314,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight leak from n/s/f swivel hub oil seal

Fail 14 Feb 2013 314,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight leak from n/s/f swivel hub oil seal

Pass 25 Jan 2012 301,719 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 301,633 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

knocking felt in o/s/r shock absorber

rear prop-shaft rear universal joint badly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2010 288,540 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 277,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 265,201 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 257,314 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 254,152 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 254,129 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 247,284 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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F191 TFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F191 TFA, 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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F191 TFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1989.

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