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F23 FUS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,221 mi
Last recorded109,221 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 FUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 109,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 106,551 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 106,533 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside lower bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering box drop-arm loose on splines (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside chassis lower face - 3 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Offside rear chassis behind radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Offside rear chassis inside radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Areas of chassis have been undersealed

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front, and rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,192 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both swivel seals leaking

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad lowest of all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 104,176 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside upper bulkhead area and offside lower bulkhead area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing both seats (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users engine bay (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides and shocks rusty (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside swivel damp

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,294 miles

Offside Front swivel seal weeping

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

Rear exhaust showing sings of corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2019 93,834 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 93,799 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,881 miles

Front corrosion to bulkhead

Fail 1 Oct 2018 90,881 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering box chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front corrosion to bulkhead

Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,293 miles

Oil leak ()

welding has been carried out to the chassis and undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,969 miles

oil leak

welding has been carried out to the chassis and undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,420 miles

oil leak

welding has been carried out to the chassis and undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,394 miles

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,313 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,107 miles

All brake discs in pooor condition

Both rear and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

Nearside front track rod end ball joint gaiter heavly pereshed

Offside front body mounting corroded

Play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Slack in handbrake

Various oil leaks

Washers would benifit from adjustment

Fail 31 Oct 2012 78,094 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various oil leaks

All brake discs in poor condition

Both rear and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front track rod end ball joint gaiter heavly pereshed

Offside front body mounting corroded

Play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Slack in handbrake

Washers would benifit from adjustment

Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,734 miles

Rear chassie corroded

patern on front head lamps (Both)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,734 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Rear chassie corroded

patern on front head lamps (Both)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,705 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front joints have slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2010 75,705 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front joints have slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2009 75,500 miles

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

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

tank corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2009 75,497 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

tank corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 75,184 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 75,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 74,846 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 74,846 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 71,820 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 65,682 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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F23 FUS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 F23 FUS, 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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F23 FUS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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