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F318 RTF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

139,083 mi
Last recorded139,083 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF318 RTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 139,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 134,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 128,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 123,156 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 120,372 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 118,769 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 118,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r hub seal leaking slightly , o/s/f floor corroded,head lamp pattern only just acceptable,

Fail 2 Nov 2020 118,742 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r hub seal leaking slightly , o/s/f floor corroded,head lamp pattern only just acceptable,

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,665 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 118,126 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 116,333 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 114,584 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 113,558 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 113,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 112,444 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from engine, gearbox and rear diff..

steering box and pump damp.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 111,206 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 109,896 miles

Diesel injecter pump appears damp

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 107,654 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

slight fluid leak from both tractor joints

Fail 2 Nov 2010 107,654 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

slight fluid leak from both tractor joints

Pass 2 Nov 2009 104,348 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 101,670 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel very high requires adjustment or repair

slight oil leak from both front tractor joint seals

Pass 7 Nov 2008 101,670 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel very high requires adjustment or repair

slight oil leak from both front tractor joint seals

Pass 12 Nov 2007 99,508 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 97,776 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside tractor joint leaking oil

Fail 3 Nov 2006 97,776 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside tractor joint leaking

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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F318 RTF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc 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 F318 RTF, 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 F318 RTF registered?

F318 RTF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F318 RTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F318 RTF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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