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F267 THY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,850 mi
Last recorded149,850 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF267 THY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 149,850 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 149,848 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 149,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 149,685 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 149,559 miles

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

general chassis corrosion

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 19 Nov 2013 149,559 miles

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

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

general chassis corrosion

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 20 Nov 2012 149,512 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 149,474 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 149,407 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 149,306 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 149,306 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 149,186 miles

Mud on underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Uprated suspension & brake hydraulic componants fitted to vehicle.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 148,961 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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F267 THY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F267 THY, 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 F267 THY registered?

F267 THY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F267 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F267 THY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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