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F438 ASB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

118,352 mi
Last recorded118,352 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF438 ASB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 118,352 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 118,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 118,298 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 118,298 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,039 miles

Body corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2022 118,029 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Beside gearbox cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Body corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 117,424 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 117,410 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 117,086 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 117,086 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt loose loose leaking oil (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn drive member loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose leaking oil (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 116,914 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 116,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis l;eg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,256 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 116,244 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 114,928 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 114,909 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 113,643 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 109,361 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 109,334 miles

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

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

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, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 104,813 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 3 Aug 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2010 103,552 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 103,506 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s + n/s front brake discs (inner faces) very badly worn/corroded - advise attention or replace

Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,881 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 99,701 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre 2 nails

Pass 22 Sep 2008 95,749 miles

front reg plate in poor condition - advise replace

o/s suspension ball joint slightly pitted

slight corrosion o/s + n/s rear of chassis legs - non prescribed area

Fail 9 Sep 2008 121,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front reg plate in poor condition - advise replace

o/s suspension ball joint slightly pitted

Pass 2 Apr 2007 95,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 94,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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F438 ASB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 F438 ASB, 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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F438 ASB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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