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F516 DAH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

175,484 mi
Last recorded175,484 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF516 DAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 175,484 miles

Central Front Inner Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear NO TOW BAR FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 175,484 miles

Central Front Lower Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Front Inner Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear NO TOW BAR FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 175,107 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both tie bar rear bushes perrishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Diesel tank corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

No reverse light.

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Overall chassis corroded.

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Tow bar mountings corroded.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 174,883 miles

Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Lower front passenger door pillar corroded but door can still be open and closed

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axel to chassis front rubber bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Nov 2018 176,866 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached due to corrosion (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached due to corrosion (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached due to corrosion (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed around the hinge is corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 174,694 miles

Central Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak engine ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar front mounting point front of rear axel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 174,357 miles

Both front seat belts damaged.

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Wheel corroded.

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 174,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front seat belts damaged.

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Wheel corroded.

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 174,350 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working N/s & O/s (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (8.2.2)

Faint beam patterns on headlamps.

Front Imbalance on brakes.

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Stabiliser bar bushes splitting.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 173,303 miles

Nearside Rear shocker weak

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

Offside Rear shocker weak

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 17 Sep 2015 173,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear shocker weak

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

Offside Rear shocker weak

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 21 Jul 2015 173,300 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 172,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front swivel seals leaking

offside rear tyre has cuts but no cords exposed

Fail 29 May 2014 172,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front swivel seals leaking

offside rear tyre has cuts but no cords exposed

Pass 22 Jul 2013 169,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front swivel seals slightly leaking

nearside rear has corrosion but not a load bearing point

Pass 6 Jul 2012 163,155 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 163,154 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front swivel joints leaking but not contaminating brakeing system

Pass 26 Jul 2011 159,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front steering swivell balls leaking oil

o/s/r/body mount early corrosion

rear o/s/body mount tube corroded

rear radius arm bushes o/s & n/s slightly deteriorated

surface rust on all four suspension coil springs

surface rust on chassis frame

Fail 25 Jul 2011 159,796 miles

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

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

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

both front steering swivell balls leaking oil

f/o/s/ chassis out rigger body mount corroded & holed

Pass 24 Sep 2010 156,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 156,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 154,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 154,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 150,517 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 150,517 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 145,763 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 145,763 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 143,193 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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F516 DAH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 F516 DAH, 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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F516 DAH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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