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F29 SRT

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,217 mi
Last recorded119,217 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF29 SRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 119,217 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 119,158 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 119,110 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 119,110 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2012 118,441 miles

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

front tyres worn close to limit

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 118,065 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 117,258 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 116,394 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 116,379 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 116,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 115,018 miles

Emits slight blue smoke during acceleration

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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F29 SRT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F29 SRT, 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 F29 SRT registered?

F29 SRT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1989.

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