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F321 FNT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

137,987 mi
Last recorded137,987 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF321 FNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 137,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 137,983 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassi to outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 137,691 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 137,689 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 136,416 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 136,399 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 134,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 134,947 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear balljoint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 134,880 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

corrosion to floor

Pass 12 Apr 2014 133,123 miles

Corrosion to front and front to rear brake pipes.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 133,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to front and front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 128,997 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 127,984 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 127,984 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 125,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 118,100 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 115,329 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

door shut marks on both seat belts

slight leaks on both steer pivots

Fail 6 Jun 2007 115,329 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both steer pivots damp

door shut marks on both seat belts

Fail 1 Jun 2007 115,323 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F321 FNT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 F321 FNT, 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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F321 FNT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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