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F36 UVT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,647 mi
Last recorded198,647 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF36 UVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 198,647 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 198,262 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear diff support arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 198,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front and rear boots (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Front linkage from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper diff support ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diff support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 197,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 197,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 196,895 miles

Both o\s hub caps leaking oil

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 195,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 194,725 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 194,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 193,668 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 193,668 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 193,399 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 193,331 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 190,336 miles

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

n/s/f swivel housing leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2012 185,896 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 185,894 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 175,912 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 175,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 170,356 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens fading & a little "pinkish"

Pass 6 Oct 2006 164,719 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 164,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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F36 UVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F36 UVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F36 UVT registered?

F36 UVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is F36 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F36 UVT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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