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F516 TDE

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,848 mi
Last recorded197,848 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF516 TDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2022 197,848 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door A pillar and bulkhead outside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door A pillar and bulkhead inside and outside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Rear seatbelts cant be checked

Pass 7 Jul 2021 195,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x/member under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 192,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside of vehicle has been welded and wax oiled seems ok

Pass 24 Jun 2019 190,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 190,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 187,921 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 183,878 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive t/arm front mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 178,792 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 173,766 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 168,396 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 162,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 157,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

lhf body mounting corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 157,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

lhf body mounting corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 152,722 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed hampering proper inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2010 146,544 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed hampering inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2009 142,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 131,566 miles

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 31 May 2007 126,810 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 126,810 miles

Offside Outer Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 116,720 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 TDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F516 TDE, 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 F516 TDE registered?

F516 TDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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