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F454 TVC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,944 mi
Last recorded167,944 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF454 TVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 167,944 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 167,931 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Mar 2013 167,297 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

All prop shaft bolts loose

compleat exhust system corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 161,571 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 161,571 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 153,319 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 153,319 miles

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

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

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

Steering damper bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2010 149,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 146,142 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 142,484 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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F454 TVC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F454 TVC, 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 F454 TVC registered?

F454 TVC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 1989.

Is F454 TVC safe to buy?

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