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F333 RFB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,155 mi
Last recorded122,155 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF333 RFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 122,155 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 119,323 miles

Offside Front slight play in axle ball

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 4 Aug 2023 119,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 119,082 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 118,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,494 miles

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing gear box end

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn badly worn

Fail 28 Apr 2017 117,494 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' plate in vision (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing gear box end

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn badly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,969 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 114,969 miles

Drag link end loose at steering box end (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross memmber (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 110,983 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 5 May 2015 110,983 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 2 May 2014 110,560 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 110,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 109,538 miles

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

offside front swivel housing has a slight leak of oil

Pass 10 Feb 2012 108,564 miles

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

offside front swivel housing has a slight oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 108,564 miles

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

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

offside front swivel housing has a slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 107,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 106,542 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2009 105,716 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 105,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 103,764 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 103,764 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2007 102,412 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 102,412 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 100,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 100,099 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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F333 RFB 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 65.4%.

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 F333 RFB, 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 F333 RFB registered?

F333 RFB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F333 RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F333 RFB shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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