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F195 HHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,758 mi
Last recorded197,758 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF195 HHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 197,758 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 179,644 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 179,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine smoke , oil leak .rear x member has been repaired

rear suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 14 May 2013 179,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine smoke , oil leak .rear x member has been repaired

rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 2 May 2012 177,756 miles

both rear suspension rebound stops broken

nearside tow bar socket damaged

serious oil leak from engine

smoke from engine on idle

Fail 14 Mar 2012 177,756 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear suspension rebound stops broken

nearside tow bar electric socket broken

serious oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Feb 2011 173,740 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2011 173,740 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 167,315 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r+n/s/r upper boby panels corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2010 167,315 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r+n/s/r upper boby panels corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 157,423 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 157,423 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 152,672 miles

front brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2006 152,458 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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F195 HHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F195 HHH, 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 F195 HHH registered?

F195 HHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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