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F199 UPD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,503 mi
Last recorded211,503 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF199 UPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 211,503 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 211,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 211,503 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 211,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 211,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front hub swivel seals leaking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub swivel seals leaking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 211,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated footwell excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired steering damper mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front hub swivel seals leaking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub swivel seals leaking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 211,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion exessively corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

battery box exessively corroded

both front tyres heavily perished

exhaust deteriorated

power steering leaking

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 211,260 miles

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion exessively corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion exessively corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

battery box exessively corroded

both front tyres heavily perished

exhaust deteriorated

power steering leaking

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 210,688 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/f floor pan corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f floor pan corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking

oil leak

power steering slight leak

vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 210,688 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/f floor pan corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f floor pan corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking

oil leak

power steering slight leak

vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 210,118 miles

Both Front Tyres Perished

Both Front Axle Oil Seals Slightly Weaping Fluid

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Off Side Front Door Lock Worn

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil Leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 210,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both Front Axle Oil Seals Slightly Weaping Fluid

Both Front Tyres Perished

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Off Side Front Door Lock Worn

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil Leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 208,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 207,230 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 204,487 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 202,153 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 200,364 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 197,892 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 193,514 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 193,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 189,377 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 189,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 182,258 miles

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

corrosion in rear crossmember

Fail 6 Mar 2006 182,258 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

advanced corrosion in rear crossmember

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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F199 UPD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F199 UPD, 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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F199 UPD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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