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F310 TAD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

260,105 mi
Last recorded260,105 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF310 TAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 260,105 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 257,279 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 254,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 251,627 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 247,392 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 244,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 242,850 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 237,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 234,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 223,880 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 210,837 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 210,837 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 200,320 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 200,312 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 189,697 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 179,679 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 179,679 miles

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 171,161 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 171,155 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 163,036 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 200,000 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 200,000 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 192,879 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 185,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 177,062 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 167,493 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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F310 TAD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F310 TAD, 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 F310 TAD registered?

F310 TAD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is F310 TAD safe to buy?

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