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F604 LTN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,630 mi
Last recorded176,630 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF604 LTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 176,630 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 176,630 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 169,651 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 168,195 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush body side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 168,195 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush body side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 165,084 miles

Bulk head corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 165,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Bulk head corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 162,560 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 162,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 159,990 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross-members corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 159,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor of passenger foot well corroded within 30 cm of body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Unsure of exact location of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear body cross members corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 159,612 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 159,612 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 159,358 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 154,636 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 149,997 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 144,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 138,867 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 130,628 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 122,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 121,798 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 109,232 miles

NEARSIDE FLOOR HOLED

Oil leak

SIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING/SUSPENSION

Pass 13 Oct 2006 102,073 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 96,618 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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F604 LTN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F604 LTN, 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 F604 LTN registered?

F604 LTN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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