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F396 RDX

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,551 mi
Last recorded77,551 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF396 RDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 77,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 77,350 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 77,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 76,939 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,573 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 76,140 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 75,539 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,879 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,790 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,943 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,752 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,969 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,660 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

lot of oil around steering box

nearside and offsdie front hub seals leaking

offside rear door not opening

Fail 14 Jul 2011 67,660 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

brake pedal travel long

lot of oil around steering box

nearside and offsdie front hub seals leaking

offside rear door not opening

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,609 miles

(3) Both front brake discs corroded close to limit.

All door shuts corroded close to limit.

Both front hubs leaking oil slightly.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 53,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

All door shuts corroded close to limit.

Both front hubs leaking oil slightly.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,801 miles

(1) Body corroded close to limit near both outer front seat belt mountings.

(1) Front exhaust corroded and blowing close to limit.

(2) Engine sump corroded badly and leaking slightly.

(2) Steering box leaking oil close to limit.

(3) Nearside front top shock absorber mounting corroded close to limit.

(3) Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded close to limit.

(4) Both front outer seat belts webbing frayed close to limit.

(8) Chassis corroded slightly.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 47,801 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

(1) Body corroded close to limit near both outer front seat belt mountings.

(1) Front exhaust corroded and blowing close to limit.

(1) Nearside rear door not open from outside, Handle broken.

(2) Brake fluid level close to min.

(2) Engine sump corroded badly and leaking slightly.

(2) Steering box leaking oil close to limit.

(3) Nearside front step corroded.

(3) Nearside front top shock absorber mounting corroded close to limit.

(3) Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded close to limit.

(4) Both front outer seat belts webbing frayed close to limit.

(8) Chassis corroded slightly.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,288 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 41,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,752 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 37,751 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 34,561 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 34,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

All wheels badly corroded

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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F396 RDX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F396 RDX, 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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F396 RDX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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