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F237 FHA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,474 mi
Last recorded187,474 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF237 FHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 187,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 186,793 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 186,791 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Floor near pedals (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 184,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Slight leak from power steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 180,133 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all four coil springs corroded and rusty

chassis & out riggers very rusty & corroded,

n/s/f mud flap hanging off

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear a/rool bar mounts rubber bushes perished and cracked

small chip o/s/f screen

transfer box & rear axle leaking oil

Fail 23 Sep 2016 180,133 miles

transfer box & rear axle leaking oil

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all four coil springs corroded and rusty

chassis & out riggers very rusty & corroded,

n/s/f mud flap hanging off

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear a/rool bar mounts rubber bushes perished and cracked

small chip o/s/f screen

Pass 14 Oct 2015 178,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper stone chip

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis very corroded & very rusty

no rear seats fitted @ time of test

tow bar not fitted @ time of test

transfer box & rear axle leaking oil

Fail 5 Oct 2015 178,142 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view wipers park in drivers veiw (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper stone chip

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis very corroded & very rusty

no rear seats fitted @ time of test

tow bar not fitted @ time of test

transfer box & rear axle leaking oil

Pass 17 Sep 2014 177,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

chassis very corroded and rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2014 177,313 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

chassis very corroded and rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2013 176,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

a lot of free play in rear axle,( backlash)

all brake pipes covered in grease

chassis corroded rusty and patched

rear axle leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2012 175,703 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear axle and transfer box leaking

front brake pads look worn

o/s/r shock absorber sleeve missing

Fail 3 Oct 2012 175,694 miles

Adjustable towbar assembly inappropriately modified (6.6.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear axle and transfer box leaking

front brake pads look worn

o/s/r shock absorber sleeve missing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 174,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f oil seal weeping

Fail 27 Sep 2011 174,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f oil seal weeping

Pass 5 Oct 2010 171,000 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 170,979 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Rear self leveling suspension unit strap broken.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 168,476 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 168,476 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 166,851 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 166,851 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 164,287 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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F237 FHA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F237 FHA, 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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F237 FHA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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