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F819 TDU

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

110,436 mi
Last recorded110,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF819 TDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 110,436 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Rear tank support/outrigger corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 110,434 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose Rear tank support/outrigger corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 109,727 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive General oil leaks engine,gearbox,both diffs,pas box &pipe, n/s/f swivel hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perishing. 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 109,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not clearing center of screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Lights not staying on. (4.2.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive General oil leaks engine,gearbox,both diffs,pas box &pipe, n/s/f swivel hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perishing. 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 108,815 miles

N/S swivel hub leaking.

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perishing. 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 108,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S swivel hub leaking.

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perishing. 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 108,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay misting in oil

front + rear coil springs corroded

front numberplate deteriorated

surface corrosion underside attacking components

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 17 Jan 2022 108,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine bay misting in oil

front + rear coil springs corroded

front numberplate deteriorated

surface corrosion underside attacking components

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 10 Dec 2021 108,277 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

body has general corrosion

front number plate damaged/deteriorated

intermittent fault with indicators (hazards)

Pass 14 Dec 2020 105,990 miles

engine bay misting in oil

suirface corrosion underside attacking components

Fail 29 Oct 2020 105,990 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush axle both upper and lower bushes worn shrouds corroded , (5.3.2 (c))

1,oil leaks underside generally/ 2,surface corrosion evident attacking king components.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 104,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body is generally corroded

engine is leaking oil

front bumper is corroded

rear axle top stabiliser arm, near side bush is worn

reverse light not working

steering box is weeping oil

Fail 3 Sep 2019 104,431 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play and close to a failure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both drivers door hinges have corrosion in prescribed area but structurally sound

both rear axle stabiliser arm front bushes are worn and nearside is close to a failure

rear exhaust mount is loose

whole chassis has excessive surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,372 miles

all exhaust clamps are loose or broken, screen is chipped

engine is leaking oil, steering box drop arm end is worn, brake pedal is low, brake pipes across rear axle are corroded, front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 103,372 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all exhaust clamps are loose or broken, screen is chipped

engine is leaking oil, steering box drop arm end is worn, brake pedal is low, brake pipes across rear axle are corroded, front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 102,551 miles

steering box drop arm end is worn and near to a failure, brake imbalance to near side front

steering linkage shocker is damp, front to rear brake pipe is corroded and near to a failure, rear step and mount is corroded, rear brake flexi hose is contaminated with oil, centre exhaust joint is blowing

washer jet is missing and water only reaches screen when car is driven on the road, brake pedal is spongy, screen is chipped, steering box is weeping oil, engine is leaking oil, off side downpipe joint clamp is insecure,

Fail 8 Aug 2013 102,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

steering box drop arm end is worn and near to a failure, brake imbalance to near side front

steering linkage shocker is damp, front to rear brake pipe is corroded and near to a failure, rear step and mount is corroded, rear brake flexi hose is contaminated with oil, centre exhaust joint is blowing

washer jet is missing and water only reaches screen when car is driven on the road, brake pedal is spongy, screen is chipped, steering box is weeping oil, engine is leaking oil, off side downpipe joint clamp is insecure,

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,657 miles

both rear shocker upper and lower bushs are worn, both rear shocker covers are corroded, steering box is leaking, front diff leaking oil

offside front door pillar corroded and close to failure, offside rear chassis rail/crossmember is corroded, rear exhaust mount inscure, engine leaking coolant(rad), rear diff leaking oil, engine leaking oil

Fail 19 Jun 2012 100,657 miles

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

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

both rear shocker upper and lower bushs are worn, both rear shocker covers are corroded, steering box is leaking, front diff leaking oil

offside front door pillar corroded and close to failure, offside rear chassis rail/crossmember is corroded, rear exhaust mount inscure, engine leaking coolant(rad), rear diff leaking oil, engine leaking oil

Fail 25 Jun 2011 97,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake imbalance on limit

offside seat belt frayed, offside top door hinge/piller corroded, engine leaking oil, steering system worn, steering idler ball joint worn, both front steering hub balls leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2011 97,829 miles

front brake imbalance on limit

offside seat belt frayed, offside top door hinge/piller corroded, engine leaking oil, steering system worn, steering idler ball joint worn, both front steering hub balls leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,916 miles

front to rear, rear brake pipe corroded and close to failure, rear shocker cover corroded and broken

steering damper bush excessivly worn, offside steering arm ball joint and gaitor split, offside and nearside hub bearing excessivly worn and close to failure

Fail 8 Jun 2010 92,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front to rear, rear brake pipe corroded and close to failure, rear shocker cover corroded and broken

steering damper bush excessivly worn, offside steering arm ball joint and gaitor split, offside and nearside hub bearing excessivly worn and close to failure

Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,929 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 90,929 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 89,019 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 89,012 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seat belt is starting to fray, chip in screen, off side front diff seal is leaking, both rear shockers outer casing is corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 87,298 miles

Screen is chipped †Front pads are very low

Pass 8 Jun 2006 86,356 miles

Front pads are low

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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F819 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 F819 TDU, 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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F819 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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