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F416 UDE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,628 mi
Last recorded3,628 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF416 UDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 3,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 2,977 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 2,771 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 2,771 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 2,466 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 2,453 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective flickering (4.2.1 (b))

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

Road wheel fixings not compatible all wheel nuts thread not going right through to secure (5.2.2 (d))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper parking in middle of screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/front hub slight leak

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/side ()

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 2,056 miles

Front swivel hub leaking.

Fail 7 Sep 2021 2,045 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front swivel hub leaking.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 71 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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F416 UDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F416 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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What year was F416 UDE registered?

F416 UDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is F416 UDE safe to buy?

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