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F573 AHD

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,918 mi
Last recorded146,918 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF573 AHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 146,918 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 145,976 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 143,993 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 143,185 miles

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

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

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

Front both sides wiper seals damp

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 143,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive adjusted on test (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front both sides wiper seals damp

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 141,553 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 140,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Rigid brake pipe at caliper found to touch coil spring on full lock. ( Moved to clear ).

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Forward steering arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 140,356 miles

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

brake pipes and chassis front and rear covered in wax oil

Pass 14 Nov 2018 139,756 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 136,450 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 133,762 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 130,725 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 130,725 miles

Fuel pipe leaking carb feed (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 128,426 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 125,661 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 123,286 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 121,100 miles

ALL UNDERPINNINGS/CHASSIS HEAVILY COATED WITH UNDERSEAL

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 119,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 118,590 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear 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 Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 112,519 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 112,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2008 109,406 miles

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

n/s/r tyre poor

Fail 23 Oct 2007 107,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 107,354 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 105,504 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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F573 AHD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 F573 AHD, 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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F573 AHD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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