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F613 TFH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

37,318 mi
Last recorded37,318 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF613 TFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 37,318 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 33,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 33,239 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 33,118 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 33,015 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 32,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 32,611 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 32,002 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 32,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 31,160 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 29,413 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 27,594 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,052 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,420 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,914 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,464 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 105,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 103,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 102,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 100,955 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 99,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 99,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 97,747 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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F613 TFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 F613 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 F613 TFH registered?

F613 TFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F613 TFH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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