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F201 EHL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,786 mi
Last recorded47,786 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF201 EHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 47,786 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 47,786 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,641 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

light misting of diesel on underside of pump

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,190 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 47,176 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between middle pipe and back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected bracket deteriorated (1.9.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 45,284 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,973 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,288 miles

rear tail ptpe suported by thick wire.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all brake pipes heavily geased

genral corriosion to under body of vehicle

slight corrosion below brake servo and around brake pedal box

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,918 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all underbody muddy

both front discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,626 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 35,730 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 35,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering box and pump slight leak

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 32,286 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,075 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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F201 EHL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F201 EHL, 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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F201 EHL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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