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F344 TBL

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,001 mi
Last recorded145,001 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF344 TBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 145,001 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 141,291 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 138,751 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 138,751 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 138,696 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 138,694 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 138,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle presented for test with fixed bed and cooking area

Pass 1 Jun 2011 136,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r reflector damaged

slight corrosion on floor pan + under vehicle on chassis

storage compartment not secured to out rigger on n/s/r

Fail 18 May 2011 136,367 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r reflector damaged

slight corrosion on floor pan + under vehicle on chassis

storage compartment not secured to out rigger on n/s/r

Pass 11 Jun 2010 134,718 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 134,635 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 130,664 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2009 130,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2008 126,173 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis surface rust

Fail 22 Apr 2008 126,173 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis surface rust

Pass 29 Nov 2006 124,311 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 124,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F344 TBL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F344 TBL, 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 F344 TBL registered?

F344 TBL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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