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F809 AHB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,319 mi
Last recorded108,319 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF809 AHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 108,319 miles

Corrosion to front of bonnet around catch

Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis, outriggers and cross members

Excessive corrosion to nearside front floor

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tow bar support arm nearside weakened, piece cut out

Fail 18 Mar 2020 108,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front nearside joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to front of bonnet around catch

Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis, outriggers and cross members

Excessive corrosion to nearside front floor

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tow bar support arm nearside weakened, piece cut out

Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,107 miles

Corrosion to front of bonnet around catch.

Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis.

Corrosion to outriggers and cross members.

Excessive corrosion front nearside floor.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Corrosion to brake discs all round (1.2.1 (c))

Tow bar support arm nearside weakened by piece cut out.

Fail 11 Dec 2018 107,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear centre cross member reinforcing bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to front of bonnet around catch

Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis

Corrosion to outriggers and cross member

Excessive corrosion to nearside front floor

Excessive corrosion to nearside front mud flap mounting bracket

Nearside tow bar support arm slightly weakened by a piece cut out

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 107,082 miles

Corrosion to front offside floor.

Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis outriggers and cross members

Excessive corrosion to front nearside floor

Nearside tow bar support arm to chassis slightly weakened, piece cut out.

Offside mirror slightly insecure

Oil leak Engine and gearbox. ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,082 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 107,082 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 107,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2014 107,082 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis,outriggers and cross members.

Fail 18 Dec 2014 107,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis,outriggers and cross members.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 106,965 miles

Corrosion to floor panels and doors

Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis and outriggers.

Excessive corrosion to nearside front floor

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 105,747 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside towbar arm to chassis slightly weakened by piece cut out

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 105,108 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside towbar arm to chassis slightly weakened by piece cut out

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear offside and nearside brake pipes metal to metal contact on axle

Pass 8 Jul 2010 102,196 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 101,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

chassis and floor corroded

o/s/f brake caliper brake pipe routing incorrect

slight corrosion of rear crossmember and chassis

slight twist in o/s/f seatbelt[recoils o.k]

Fail 28 May 2009 101,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

chassis and floor corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 100,665 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 98,331 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 98,331 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

hazzard switch sometimes intermittant

surface corrosion of all brake pipes except two on rear axle

Pass 7 Jan 2006 95,762 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 95,762 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F809 AHB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol 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 F809 AHB, 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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F809 AHB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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