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F391 EWT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

187,035 mi
Last recorded187,035 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF391 EWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 187,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge missing a bolt (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pins worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stay bar rod bushing worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump and steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases side exit pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trail arm to axle bushings have some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame balljoint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame mounting prescribed areas on rear member corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis and mud buildup, central crossmember rot holes and some heavy corrosion under rear bump stops where coming away (both sides) advise inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wiper stalk defective

Pass 23 Apr 2025 186,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge bolt missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pins worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump and steering box wet (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside covered in mud, corrosion evident. also center cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wiper stalk faulty

Pass 28 Feb 2024 186,944 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out-rigger rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge bolt missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pins worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section small hole (6.1.2 (a))

underside covered in mud

wiper stalk faulty

Pass 3 Feb 2023 186,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember rotten/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump/plug minor drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower door hinge bolt missing

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger rotten/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pins worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underside covered in mud

wiper stalk faulty

Fail 30 Jan 2023 186,845 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole/split on chassis near spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in chassis near osr suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember rotten/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump/plug minor drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower door hinge bolt missing

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger rotten/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pins worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underside covered in mud

wiper stalk faulty

Pass 18 Jan 2022 186,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 186,648 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 186,401 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under body corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2020 186,401 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification bolt loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axel bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 185,283 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 180,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 179,441 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 177,550 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 175,301 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 172,092 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 169,269 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 163,071 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2012 163,062 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 157,330 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 157,330 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 151,271 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 151,271 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 141,450 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 131,055 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 130,562 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 119,175 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 119,175 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 EWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 F391 EWT, 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 EWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 1989.

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