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F383 YAB

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,529 mi
Last recorded141,529 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF383 YAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 141,529 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 126,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 126,935 miles

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

Front diff weeping

Nearside Front Inner hub seal weeping

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

light corrosion mid chassis

Fail 8 Jun 2021 126,935 miles

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

Front diff weeping

Nearside Front Inner hub seal weeping

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

light corrosion mid chassis

Pass 3 Apr 2020 156,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general light corrosion on chassis

power steering pump leaking

Pass 21 May 2015 156,788 miles

Oil leak

front numberplate is in poor condition

large cut in the nearside front tyre tread

nearside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside front floor section has been replaced and secured by spot welding instead of seam welding

Fail 20 Feb 2015 156,665 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber not supporting exhaust

offside front floor section has been replaced and secured by spot welding instead of seam welding

vehicle corroded in many places and most suspension/steering joints starting to perish

Pass 2 May 2014 156,285 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 156,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front tyre has a slice in its tread not deep enough that cords or ply are exsposed

Pass 1 Mar 2013 155,400 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 155,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 154,778 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 154,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 154,141 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 154,141 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BAD OIL-LEAK FROM TOP OF ENGINE

Pass 12 Feb 2010 151,033 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 151,018 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 148,045 miles

slight damage to both front seat belts

Pass 15 Feb 2008 146,547 miles

poss oil leak from n/s/r hub

Pass 16 Feb 2007 145,275 miles

FOUND OIL LEAK FROM N/S/REAR HUB

Pass 17 Feb 2006 143,749 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 143,731 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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F383 YAB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F383 YAB, 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 F383 YAB registered?

F383 YAB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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