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F391 EAW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,964 mi
Last recorded159,964 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF391 EAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 159,964 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 159,794 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 159,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 158,229 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 158,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 157,591 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 157,553 miles

Centre Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 155,353 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 155,353 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 152,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 152,702 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in both uj,s on rear prop shafts

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

centre exhaust mounting has repair taped

front chassis bar gearbox protector has surface rust and holed ( not structured chassis part)

offside rear chassis has surface corroison

Pass 20 May 2011 149,585 miles

steering box wet but no visable leak front nearside tyre near limit front seat belt slight frayed but not damaged

Fail 20 May 2011 149,585 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering box wet but no visable leak front nearside tyre near limit front seat belt slight frayed but not damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2010 148,900 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 148,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 148,337 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 146,856 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both front propshaft ujs have slight play.

both wiper blades slightly split.

front registration plate incomplete but still visible.

n/s seatbelt frayed but still strong.

steering box damp with oil.

transfer front seal weaping oil.

various light underbody corrosion.

Fail 30 May 2008 146,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both front propshaft ujs have slight play.

both wiper blades slightly split.

front registration plate incomplete but still visible.

n/s seatbelt frayed but still strong.

steering box damp with oil.

transfer front seal weaping oil.

various light underbody corrosion.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 142,184 miles

as per advisory notice issued 24/01/2007 with vt30.

Fail 24 Jan 2007 142,182 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

electrical wire looped around exhaust front pipe.

engine, power steering pump + trackter joints damp with oil.

front registrtion plate incomplete but not affecting numerals.

n/s wing mirror glass cracked.

various light corrosion around bodywork.

various light under body corrosion.

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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F391 EAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F391 EAW, 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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F391 EAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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