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F613 FFL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,950 mi
Last recorded174,950 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF613 FFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 174,950 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 172,808 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to under body and suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 172,313 miles

general corrosion to chassis

slight play in n/s/f wheel/ hub

Pass 14 Jul 2016 168,813 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Fail 12 Jul 2016 168,813 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2015 164,513 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

general under vehicle corrosion

some corrosion to ns front metal brake pipe behind road wheel

Fail 7 Jul 2015 164,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

general under vehicle corrosion

some corrosion to ns front metal brake pipe behind road wheel

Pass 10 Jul 2014 159,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

some corrosion to edges of both front brake discs

Pass 12 Jul 2013 155,140 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyre sidewalls perishing

some corrosion to edges of both front brake discs

Fail 9 Jul 2013 155,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyre sidewalls perishing

general under vehicle corrosion

some corrosion to edges of both front brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2012 150,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish and in treads of rear tyres and inner sidewalls

Pass 6 Jul 2011 145,612 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyre sidewalls starting to perish

some corrosion to front lower crossmember and os front chassis outrigger

Fail 30 Jun 2010 140,902 miles

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

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

some corrosion to os front chassis outrigger and front lower crossmember

Pass 30 Jun 2010 140,902 miles

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

some corrosion to os front chassis outrigger and front lower crossmember

Pass 10 Jul 2009 136,192 miles

movement in rear shock bushes

poor beam images

slight play in steering system

Fail 9 Jul 2009 136,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

movement in rear shock bushes

poor beam images

slight play in steering system

Pass 10 Jul 2008 130,532 miles

advance free play at steering

both front beam image poor

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front flexible brake hoses age cracking

front number plate cracked

gearbox / front and rear diff oil leaks

heavy dampness around steering box no leak found at time of test

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2008 130,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

advance free play at steering

both front beam image poor

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front flexible brake hoses age cracking

front number plate cracked

gearbox / front and rear diff oil leaks

heavy dampness around steering box no leak found at time of test

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2007 125,783 miles

dampness around steering box

exhaust corroded

general oil leaks

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play in steering system

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2006 120,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advanced corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

advanced play in steering box

age cracking on front flexi hoses

dampness around steering box

slight oil leaks

steering rod track rod end boots split

Pass 3 Jul 2006 120,661 miles

advanced corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

advanced play in steering box

age cracking on front flexi hoses

dampness around steering box

slight oil leaks

steering rod track rod end boots split

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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F613 FFL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F613 FFL, 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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F613 FFL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 1989.

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