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F230 LFM

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,158 mi
Last recorded127,158 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF230 LFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 127,158 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,800 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox and front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion next to wiper blade

Pass 8 Oct 2020 120,664 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 120,544 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness 4 inches (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 93,616 miles

N/S FLOORPAN CORRODED

Fail 3 Dec 2013 93,614 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

N/S FLOORPAN CORRODED

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,942 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 88,562 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 88,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,664 miles

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

corrosion to rear crossmember and n/s/f outrigger

Fail 20 Apr 2009 85,664 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

corrosion to rear crossmember and n/s/f outrigger

Pass 24 Apr 2008 83,068 miles

damage to drivers door and door trim panel loose

damage to passenger door

hole and corrosion at o/s cab floor/front bulkhead

n/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded

rear chassis crossmember corroded

slight play in o/s/f tractor joint - top pin

Fail 18 Apr 2008 83,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage to drivers door and door trim panel loose

damage to passenger door

hole and corrosion at o/s cab floor/front bulkhead

n/s/f side lamp lens missing

n/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded

rear chassis crossmember corroded

slight play in o/s/f tractor joint - top pin

Pass 11 Apr 2007 79,485 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 76,846 miles

slight damage to front n/plate

Fail 24 Apr 2006 76,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to front n/plate

Fail 20 Apr 2006 76,844 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 76,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

heavy surface corrosion on chassis

hole and corrosion at o/s/f mud flap mount

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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F230 LFM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F230 LFM, 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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F230 LFM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 July 1989.

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