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F603 FET

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,154 mi
Last recorded69,154 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF603 FET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 69,154 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 69,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 68,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 68,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,748 miles

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded

Oil leak ()

nearside tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,217 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

both nearside tyres perished

Fail 16 Mar 2017 67,217 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both nearside tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,769 miles

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

under body has light corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,094 miles

oil leak

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,405 miles

front brake discs poor condition

genaral corrosion under sides

hand brake travel

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,443 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

genaral corrosion under sides

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,862 miles

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

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

front brake pipes getting rusty

front wipers poor

general underside corrosion

play in both front tractor joints

Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,888 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 62,836 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,528 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 61,528 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 Jun 2008 598,779 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 59,779 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

dampness on n/s/f swivel ball seal

dampness on steering box

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing and slight damage to sidewall

o/s/r tyre small cuts in tread

poor pattern in headlights

previous welding repair both rear chassis rails

rust forming on bodywork

rust forming on both rear lower spring mounts

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,431 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

doors rusty o/s/rear bump stop missing

Pass 31 May 2006 55,405 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 55,405 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fluid on powre steering pipes †

o/s/f tyre has been puncture repaired

o/s/r chassis out rigger has been repaired by welding

oil leak

reverse light not working

rust forming on n/s lower door shut

small splits in o/s/r tyre side wall

some ovality to o/s/r brake drum

some rust forming on n/s and o/s body seem

surface rust forming on fuel tank supports

tyre pressures seem low

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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F603 FET is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F603 FET, 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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F603 FET is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1989.

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