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F204 UDG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,399 mi
Last recorded62,399 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF204 UDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 62,399 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 62,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,899 miles

Slight corrosion on chassis

Slight play in front prop u.j

Both front swivel hubs have slight seepages

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

N/S/R bumpstop missing

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 61,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front swivel hubs have slight seepages

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

N/S/R bumpstop missing

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Slight corrosion on chassis

Slight play in front prop u.j

Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,852 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 61,845 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,413 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 60,413 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s drag link ball joint split pin missing

rear axle a frame split pin missing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,322 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 59,322 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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F204 UDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F204 UDG, 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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F204 UDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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