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F34 FKO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,992 mi
Last recorded161,992 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF34 FKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 161,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front footwell /baulk head area corroded and holed

overall brake eff. only just met min requirement advise inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2024 161,962 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front footwell /baulk head area corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

overall brake eff. only just met min requirement advise inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2023 161,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehcile has corrsion

Fail 28 Jun 2023 161,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering footwell (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 161,586 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 161,582 miles

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 161,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 161,268 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 161,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 161,058 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged Rubbing on spring (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt buckle missing Rear middle (7.1.2 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Idler arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 159,619 miles

Steering box idler has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2018 158,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers Belt (5.2.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated Upper Joint (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 157,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play engine bay (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 153,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has slight play top universal joint-engine bay (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2015
Pass 27 Jun 2011 141,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside front a-piller corrored

rear seat belts not tested due to seats foldered flat

reverse light not working

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2011 141,426 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside front a-piller corrored

rear seat belts not tested due to seats foldered flat

reverse light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2010 140,566 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 140,566 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 139,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 139,021 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 138,218 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 137,394 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 137,394 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 136,493 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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F34 FKO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F34 FKO, 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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F34 FKO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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