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F504 RFB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

223,074 mi
Last recorded223,074 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF504 RFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 223,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight weep from both front hub swivels

Pass 7 Oct 2023 222,252 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Benefit of doubt given. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Lower Chassis is showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at point where flexible hose connects. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Door hinge bolt missing.

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively U.J Worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering boss to wheel bolts are loose.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 221,557 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower door hinge bolt missing

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 220,598 miles

Drivers door lower hinge missing a securing bolt

Front propshaft UJ has slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 219,685 miles

Drivers door has a securing bolt missing

Front propshaft has slight play

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 219,579 miles

Slight play in front prop uj

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 218,743 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 218,717 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose steering damper (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 216,679 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 216,676 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated cable broken (8.4.2)

Electrical wiring insecure loose over tow hitch (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end retaining pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering retaining device missing drag link joint retaining pin (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system excessively rough and grinding noise heard on lock to lock check (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 210,498 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2016 210,498 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 205,513 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 205,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Arm loose on spindle & not traveling swept area (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Hocky stick (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 203,702 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 200,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2013 199,868 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

acc pedal rubber missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Dec 2011 198,982 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 198,982 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 192,929 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 192,891 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 182,863 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 174,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 174,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 167,430 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 161,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 156,921 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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F504 RFB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F504 RFB, 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 F504 RFB registered?

F504 RFB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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