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F54 EWW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,218 mi
Last recorded81,218 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF54 EWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 81,218 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,529 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,604 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,488 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,531 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 61,441 miles

offside rear shock upper bush slight play

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2018 61,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear shock upper bush slight play

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2017 51,945 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

rear shocks upper bushes slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,309 miles

front brake pipes corroded

tank shroud corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,132 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear upper shock bush slight play

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,857 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear upper shock bush slight play

oil leak

rear axel upper balljoint dust cover deteriated

Fail 31 Oct 2014 24,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear upper shock bush slight play

oil leak

rear axel upper balljoint dust cover deteriated

Pass 1 Nov 2013 15,685 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 5,950 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 3,074 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 8 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 149,627 miles

Oil leak

drivers mirror slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 146,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2008 146,809 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 143,343 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 139,771 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 139,771 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front swivels damp †bumper inescure

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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F54 EWW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F54 EWW, 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 F54 EWW registered?

F54 EWW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is F54 EWW safe to buy?

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