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F217 UPD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

95,716 mi
Last recorded95,716 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF217 UPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2022 95,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear most cross member corroded near rear step and rear body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corroded chassis inside C channel of rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger corroded around attached fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Bumper likely to become detached front bumper corroded to the point its likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear Brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front Brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes corroded to and from fuel filter ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger has small rust hole but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seals leaking

Non obligatory mirror view to rear obstructed by wood in rear door window

Offside Front hub seals leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear most door step loose

Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,693 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil seep from both front axle swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 95,693 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil seep from both front axle swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,674 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front and both rear springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil seep from both front axle swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 95,674 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside front and both rear springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil seep from both front axle swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,617 miles

underside rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2019 95,617 miles

underside rusty

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 95,410 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,134 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Rear no plate light poor

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 94,867 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

steering lock stops incorrectly adjusted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,687 miles

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

steering lock stops incorrectly adjusted

Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,469 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steering incorrectly adjusted/offside lock stop not touching

Fail 2 Aug 2013 94,469 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steering incorrectly adjusted/offside lock stop not touching

Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,151 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 94,151 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 93,981 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,747 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 93,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2009 93,141 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 93,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2008 92,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 92,135 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 92,134 miles

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

running week hc high,co low

Pass 10 Apr 2006 91,442 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 91,442 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F217 UPD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 F217 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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F217 UPD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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