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F804 TPU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,456 mi
Last recorded158,456 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF804 TPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 158,456 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 158,381 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 158,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside of chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 157,366 miles

complete chassis slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 157,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 156,296 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Running on LPG

Pass 17 Jul 2018 155,855 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 153,206 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 153,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 152,811 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 152,143 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 152,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 149,070 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 149,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

water pump leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2012 146,696 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 146,696 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 145,468 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 145,464 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 142,629 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 142,597 miles

both side rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

rear prop shaft universal joint worn.

Pass 13 May 2009 141,166 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 141,161 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear door not opening.

steering column surround loose..

Pass 29 Feb 2008 136,068 miles

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking badly

Fail 1 Feb 2008 136,063 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

clutch not clearing properly

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2006 128,993 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 128,972 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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F804 TPU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F804 TPU, 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 F804 TPU registered?

F804 TPU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1989.

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