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F42 VRU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,996 mi
Last recorded174,996 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF42 VRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 174,996 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 174,974 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 174,916 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 174,844 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 174,643 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion top shockabsorber mounting plate corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Oct 2016 172,353 miles

Offside Rear hub oil seal has a slight leak

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 163,447 miles

Nearside Front lower shockabsorber bushes perished

Nearside track rod end part worn

Offside Front floor pan has corrosion

Offside Front lower shockabsorber bushes perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 155,629 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front floor pan is corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2013 154,928 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 154,801 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 153,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 153,945 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 150,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 147,703 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 147,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 144,417 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 140,842 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 140,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 140,783 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 136,049 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 136,049 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F42 VRU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F42 VRU, 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 F42 VRU registered?

F42 VRU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F42 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F42 VRU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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