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F377 RSE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,201 mi
Last recorded214,201 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF377 RSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 214,201 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 214,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty loose (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 206,773 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft universal joint worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 8 Nov 2016 202,875 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2015 197,548 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 190,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 180,827 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 174,219 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 174,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 174,219 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 174,219 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 174,219 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 174,219 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 171,702 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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F377 RSE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F377 RSE, 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 F377 RSE registered?

F377 RSE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1989.

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