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F320 RPE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

159,863 mi
Last recorded159,863 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF320 RPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 159,863 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 159,442 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 158,018 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 156,701 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 154,685 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 153,250 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 152,025 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 150,289 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 148,340 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 147,118 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 146,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 145,052 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 143,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 142,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 140,683 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 138,549 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 136,137 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 132,063 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 128,236 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 123,598 miles

chips in front screen

o/s/f head light reflector corroed

o/s/f seat belt damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2007 123,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in front screen

o/s/f head light reflector corroed

o/s/f seat belt damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2006 114,532 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 114,532 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

sphere seal leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2005 110,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 10 Aug 2005 110,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F320 RPE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 F320 RPE, 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 F320 RPE registered?

F320 RPE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is F320 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F320 RPE shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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