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F325 TFH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

21,411 mi
Last recorded21,411 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF325 TFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 21,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 20,610 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 19,273 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 17,990 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all body mounts slightly corroded

body corroded not on load bearing points

bolt on cross members corroded

chassis weakend by corrosion

off side front body mount excessivly corroded

off side mirror damaged

rear cross member corroded

rear spring seats slightly corroded

shocker covers corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,693 miles

both rear wings insecure

rear step displaced but secure

tow electric socket broken

Fail 6 Feb 2013 17,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both rear wings insecure

rear step displaced but secure

tow electric socket broken

Pass 11 Jan 2012 17,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 17,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside body panel insecure.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 16,688 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside mirror cracked.

Rear step insecure.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 16,687 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Damage to nearside front tyre.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside mirror cracked.

Rear step insecure.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,995 miles

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

Corrosion hole driver's floor, next to body mount.

Cracks in offside mirror.

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

Slight corrosion both front caliper brake pipes.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 15,995 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Corrosion hole driver's floor, next to body mount.

Cracks in offside mirror.

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

Slight corrosion both front caliper brake pipes.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 15,563 miles

Front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Slight damage, nearside front tyre, outer wall.

Vehicle needs cleaning underneath next year.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 15,563 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Slight damage, nearside front tyre, outer wall.

Vehicle needs cleaning underneath next year.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,560 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside mirror cracked.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 14,560 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside mirror cracked.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 13,490 miles

ADVISES AS PER PREVIOUS SHEET.

Fail 4 Jan 2007 13,490 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Corrosion hole in nearside front chassis outrigger,near body mount.(Behind wheel.)

Exhaust tail pipe support loose.

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

Slight deterioration in front axle bushes.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 12,880 miles

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

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

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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F325 TFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F325 TFH, 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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F325 TFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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