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F759 FUB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,830 mi
Last recorded92,830 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF759 FUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 92,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 92,830 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,537 miles

power steering noisey

Fail 1 Nov 2012 90,501 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering noisey

Pass 18 Nov 2011 89,899 miles

fanbelts twisted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear chassis corroded

rear crossmember corroded and holed both sides

slight exhaust leak from around manifold

Fail 8 Nov 2011 89,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fanbelts twisted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear chassis corroded

rear crossmember corroded and holed both sides

slight exhaust leak from around manifold

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,172 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 88,362 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 88,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 87,364 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 87,345 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 85,401 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 85,372 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

no centre seat belt fitted in rear

some play in both front top swivels

Pass 15 Sep 2006 83,422 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 83,416 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre body out rigger corroded and holed

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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F759 FUB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 F759 FUB, 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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F759 FUB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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