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F281 SBL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,974 mi
Last recorded164,974 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF281 SBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 164,974 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both front (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2014 163,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

leak off pipes damp

Pass 23 Oct 2013 155,834 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Oct 2013

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 155,434 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 155,430 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 146,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 146,649 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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F281 SBL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F281 SBL, 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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F281 SBL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 1989.

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