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F609 TFH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

307,094 mi
Last recorded307,094 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF609 TFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 307,094 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 307,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 306,123 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 303,681 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 303,667 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking rear of injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts bolt snapped (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 299,243 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 299,243 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 297,591 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 289,246 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 289,246 miles

Centre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 277,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 264,406 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 259,744 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 11 Oct 2011 254,161 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 247,536 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 240,051 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 231,399 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 221,383 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 211,570 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 205,105 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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F609 TFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F609 TFH, 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 F609 TFH registered?

F609 TFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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