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F53 FWB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,611 mi
Last recorded166,611 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF53 FWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 166,611 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 166,611 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 164,324 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 163,924 miles

Central Rear Upper axle ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 163,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear rear axle hub seal damp but not on brake linings

Pass 9 Sep 2019 163,769 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pins top and bottom both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both x 2 (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front axle seals damp

in my opinion vehicle has been unused for a couple of years so caution should be used if being driven for any distance

prop seal damp

rear cross member corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 162,901 miles

Horn switch not labeled as in new position, not on stalk as manufactures spec

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 162,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play Drop Arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour White (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play Drop Arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn switch not labeled as in new position, not on stalk as manufactures spec

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 160,816 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

near side rear inner hub oil seal minor leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 160,740 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

near side rear inner hub oil seal minor leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 158,074 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 156,398 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 156,398 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 152,690 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 143,959 miles

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

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

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

rear beam corroded

slight play to steering uj

Pass 5 Apr 2008 141,625 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 134,913 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 124,907 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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F53 FWB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F53 FWB, 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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F53 FWB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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