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F73 EHA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,542 mi
Last recorded140,542 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF73 EHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 140,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2024 138,385 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 136,264 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 134,038 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 129,567 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,488 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 121,932 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 119,613 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,917 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 117,442 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,173 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 112,816 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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F73 EHA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F73 EHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F73 EHA registered?

F73 EHA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F73 EHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F73 EHA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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