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F395 FEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,492 mi
Last recorded35,492 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF395 FEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 35,492 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 33,540 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 32,070 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 32,070 miles

Suspension component insecurely attached front panhard rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 31,250 miles

Advise battery warning light on dash

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 31,243 miles

Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective Steering dampener nut loose/bushes incorrectly fitted (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension rod has an unsafe modification Lock nut not secure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Advise battery warning light on dash

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 30,820 miles

engine light flashing on dash but no engine management on engine

Fail 24 Aug 2021 30,820 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective steering box lock tabs (2.1.3 (d))

engine light flashing on dash but no engine management on engine

Pass 25 Aug 2020 29,291 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 29,279 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm likely to become detached axle brace/ pan hard rod nut missing n/s (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components suspension fouling chassis (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,363 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 112,362 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Dec 2013 112,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 112,360 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 112,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 111,507 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 111,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 111,040 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 110,457 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 109,125 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2006 108,176 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both front hub pitted

both front tyres cracking at sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2005 107,634 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F395 FEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F395 FEC, 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 F395 FEC registered?

F395 FEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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