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F409 UDE

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,994 mi
Last recorded118,994 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF409 UDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 118,994 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

o/s front door handle inner stiff to open

o/s rear door stiff to open from out side

Fail 1 Aug 2012 118,994 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

o/s front door handle inner stiff to open

o/s rear door stiff to open from out side

Pass 4 Aug 2011 116,946 miles

center transfer box oil leak

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f door stiff to open from inside

o/s/r door only opens from one handle

rear diff leaking

rear fuel tank corroded

slight oil leak engine

Fail 4 Aug 2011 116,946 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center transfer box oil leak

o/s/f door stiff to open from inside

o/s/r door only opens from one handle

rear diff leaking

rear fuel tank corroded

slight oil leak engine

Fail 8 Jul 2011 116,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s swivel joint slight oil leak

non obligitory mirror missing

rear o/s door only opens from inside

Pass 7 Jul 2010 112,912 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

centre front seat removed

corrosion around rear bump stops

corrosion by o/s/f door hinge

corrosion on both chassis rails

corrosion on rear body and around o/s/f seat belt point

front brake discs worn

front spot lights insecure

n/s/f sphere leaking

o/s/f door not opening every time

o/s/f inner door handle adapted

o/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

rear seats slightly insecure

sidesteps bent but no jagged edges

slight dampness around fuel tank and no.1 injector

Fail 25 Jun 2010 112,912 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

centre front seat removed

corrosion around rear bump stops

corrosion by o/s/f door hinge

corrosion on both chassis rails

corrosion on rear body and around o/s/f seat belt point

front brake discs worn

front spot lights insecure

n/s/f sphere leaking

o/s/f inner door handle adapted

o/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

sidesteps bent but no jagged edges

slight dampness around fuel tank and no.1 injector

Pass 8 Jul 2009 107,307 miles

inner edge of n/s/f tyre perished

oil leak from engine

power steering fluid from pump

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front spheres leaking

corrosion in various parts of chassis

front and rear axles leaking

fuel leak from fuel pump

side stepsin permanent down position slightly jagged

slight fuel leak around tank

Fail 5 Jun 2009 107,304 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front spheres leaking

corrosion in various parts of chassis

front and rear axles leaking

fuel leak from fuel pump

inner edge of n/s/f tyre perished

oil leak from engine

power steering fluid leak from pump

side steps in permanent down position slightly jagged

slight fuel leak around tank

Fail 19 May 2009 107,192 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

fuel leaks at tank & fuel pump

n/s/f tyre wall badly cracked

oil leaks front & rear axles ,steering box,

Pass 24 May 2008 98,524 miles

corrosion on o/s sill

front spheres slightly leaking

no. plate lights dim

slice in o/s/r tyre

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 24 May 2007 89,000 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 89,000 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear axle bump pads missing

no seat belts fitted on bench seats at rear

oil leaks front and rear of engine and gearbox

n/s/f door check strap off body

Pass 16 May 2006 80,453 miles

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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F409 UDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F409 UDE, 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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F409 UDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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