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F373 FYC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

159,581 mi
Last recorded159,581 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF373 FYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 159,581 miles

All under vehicle has surface corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 159,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

All under vehicle has surface corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 158,864 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front tyres getting low

Fail 12 May 2015 158,830 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Corrosion on both the body and chassis in several places

Front diff pinion bearing has excessive play causing a bad oil leak

Gearbox and transfer box both have oil leaks

Multiple oil leaks on the engine

Play in the offside front wheel bearing

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Rear prop rear u.j has started to collapse

Pass 19 May 2014 152,117 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside bulk head rusty next to throttle pedal area

offside rear tyre getting low

oil leaking from front hubs (not on brakes)

rear section of exhaust badley rusted

Fail 12 May 2014 152,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 145,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front hub slightly damp with oil and o/s/rear

Pass 17 May 2012

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear section is corroded & slight blow

n/s door is heavily corroded by hinges

speedo not fitted at retest

steering box is leaking

Fail 11 May 2012 103,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear section is corroded & slight blow

n/s door is heavily corroded by hinges

rear propshaft front flange is loose

steering box is leaking

Pass 11 May 2011 182,735 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 182,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front hub oil leaking

Pass 1 May 2010 174,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

very muddy under body

Fail 28 Apr 2010 174,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

very muddy under body

Fail 17 Apr 2010 174,784 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f brake pads contaminated by hub seal

Pass 18 Mar 2009 168,759 miles

both rear tyre tread depths 2mm + perished (legal limit 1.6mm).

both seats very worn/lipped.

brake fluid level low.

drivers door strap not connected.

engine/transmission wet with oil.

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing.

various light underbody + brake pipe corrosion.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 168,759 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyre tread depths 2mm + perished (legal limit 1.6mm).

both seats very worn/lipped.

brake fluid level low.

drivers door strap not connected.

engine/transmission wet with oil.

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing.

various light underbody + brake pipe corrosion.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 163,046 miles

bonnet cable stickey on return.

corrosion hole in drives floor panels.

drivers seat in poor condition.

headlamp dip/main beam switch stickey.

indicator/wiper switch slightly insecure.

o/s/r plastic wheel ach slightly insecure.

power steering pump damp with oil.

rear brake flexable hose slightly damp with diff oil.

tail pipe rusty & slightly jagged.

tractor joints corroded & leaking slightly.

various engine,gearbox,diff & axles oil leaks.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 162,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both rear tyre tread depths 3mm + perished (legal limit 1.6mm).

both seats worn.

engine + power steering pump damp with oil.

gearbox, both trackter joint damp with oil + bells pitted with rust.

o/s/f door strop broken.

reverse light not working.

slight play in o/s/f + n/s/r wheel bearings.

spare tyre tread depth 3mm.

various light damage around bodywork.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 154,045 miles

as per advisory notice issued 01/12/2006 with vt30.

Fail 1 Dec 2006 154,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

auxillary drive belts loose.

engine/drive train damp with oil.

handbrake light not working.

headlight beam patterns weak.

n/s wing mirror glass cracked but not obscuring view to rear.

o/s door strop not connected.

various light under body corrosion.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 153,511 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside brake backplate missing

offside and nearside front tractor joint seals leaking

slight bow in steering connecting arm

slight play in rear axle `A` brace joint

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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F373 FYC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 F373 FYC, 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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F373 FYC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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