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F258 TCF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

274,779 mi
Last recorded274,779 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF258 TCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 274,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear x member corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 257,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers floor corroded

emits smoke

Pass 8 Nov 2012 253,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers footwell corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 253,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

drivers footwell corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 239,112 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 1 Dec 2010 222,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

main beam switch loose

Pass 11 Nov 2009 207,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 191,384 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 175,257 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 162,486 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 150,679 miles

o/s rear bump stop missing

slight play o/s track rod end

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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F258 TCF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F258 TCF, 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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What year was F258 TCF registered?

F258 TCF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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