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F339 UBS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,704 mi
Last recorded127,704 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF339 UBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 127,704 miles

Nearside Front slightly leaking hub

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 127,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slightly leaking hub

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 125,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 123,818 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 123,818 miles

Fuel hose leaking Leak Off Hoses (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 120,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 120,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 117,741 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 117,741 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 115,462 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 115,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

both front seatbelt buckles slight damage

centre/ rear exhaust starting to rust

chassis, rear panel and offside front floor/ inner arch starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and small cuts

offside front headlamp mounting/ glass slight movement

rear footbrakes performances slightly low

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering box slightly damp and drop arm slight movement

steering damper bush starting to wear

steering offside track rod end and nearside drag link end cover boots starting to crack/ perish

Pass 9 Dec 2014 112,085 miles

both front seatbelt buckles slight damage

chassis and front floors/ bulkhead starting to rust

front windscreen washers performance slow

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear hub slightly damp

offside front seatbelt starting to fur

offside rear chassis and offside front floor/ inner arch rusty/ poor condition

offside steering tarck rod end cover boot starting to crack/ perish

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear exhaust join starting to rust

small stone chip in front windscreen

steering box slightly damp and drop arm to drag link end slight movement

steering damper bush starting to wear

Pass 12 Dec 2013 107,279 miles

chassis and front floors/ bulkhead surface rusting

front seatbelt buckle covers slight damage

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front seatbelt starting to fur

offside front steering track rod end cover boot starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust join starting to rust

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2012 105,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 96,586 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 96,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 111,307 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 110,954 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 110,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 110,364 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 110,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 108,992 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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F339 UBS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F339 UBS, 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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F339 UBS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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