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F473 FSU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,589 mi
Last recorded139,589 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF473 FSU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 139,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body cross member and ns sill body only (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 139,569 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 13,958 miles

Coil spring corroded All Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF / NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF / OSF Inner Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on Windscreen, Not in Zone A or Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR / NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front UJ Joint on rear Propshaft slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 13,958 miles

Coil spring corroded All Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF / NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF / OSF Inner Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on Windscreen, Not in Zone A or Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR / NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front UJ Joint on rear Propshaft slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 139,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 139,580 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear reflector missing Both (1.5.1a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 139,555 miles

BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Fail 20 Jan 2017 139,555 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure AT STEERING BOX (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking AT TANK (2.3.3b)

BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Pass 18 Sep 2014 134,272 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 124,923 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 112,971 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 99,760 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 93,877 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 90,808 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 90,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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F473 FSU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F473 FSU, 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 F473 FSU registered?

F473 FSU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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