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F40 RCR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Gold Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests35 (18 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

112,128 mi
Last recorded112,128 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 RCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 17 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 112,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired All four outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 107,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 107,888 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 106,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 106,021 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 102,209 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

O/S stop light discoloured

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sets of G bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 102,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

O/S stop light discoloured

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sets of G bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,193 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight surface rusting to chassis rails

Fail 12 Nov 2020 100,187 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Several sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed Due to door corrosion (6.2.3 (a))

Floor excessively deteriorated corrosion on all sill to outer rail supports (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Both body outer rails full length (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door does not latch securely closed Due to door corrosion (6.2.3 (a))

Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury All sill steps (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 98,937 miles

Corrosion on o/s outrigger

Repairs as fail

Fail 6 Aug 2019 98,914 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both o/s n/s rear upper chassis top by A frame axle mount marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower bulkhead door support corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,389 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 95,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,677 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,535 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 87,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,015 miles

Front bumper insecure Both front shocker supports corroded

Sharp edges on rear floor

Fail 22 Jul 2015 85,010 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering both (2.5.A.3a)

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control Due to corrosion on N/S out rigger (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both lower mtgs on rear seats (5.2.6)

Front bumper insecure Both front shocker supports corroded

Sharp edges on rear floor

Fail 17 Jul 2014 83,549 miles

A post lower o/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s front outrigger corroded + rear cross member corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,549 miles

A post lower o/s corroded

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

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

n/s front outrigger corroded + rear cross member corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,442 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,495 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 80,366 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,869 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 77,866 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,226 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 76,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,281 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 73,280 miles

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,592 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 May 2008 68,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,731 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 63,731 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 57,928 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 57,928 miles

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

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

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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F40 RCR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Gold with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 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 F40 RCR, 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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F40 RCR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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