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F838 LRA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

167,275 mi
Last recorded167,275 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 LRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 167,275 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 167,275 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 167,275 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 166,638 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion all over

Fail 29 Nov 2022 166,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded windscreen area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake servo leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 162,165 miles

Offside Rear slight leak from hub seal

Pass 3 Sep 2020 159,814 miles

Front front crank pully has play in it

Offside Rear slight leak from hub seal

Fail 3 Sep 2020 159,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front front crank pully has play in it

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

Offside Rear slight leak from hub seal

Pass 4 Sep 2019 159,521 miles

Both o/s and n/s front axle swivel joints slight leaks

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 159,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear linkage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front linkage, (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both o/s and n/s front axle swivel joints slight leaks

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

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 159,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bellow windscreen (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated with oil from a leaking hub seal (1.1.13 (b))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking from injeters and filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 157,518 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 156,302 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 156,301 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 154,598 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 154,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal (3.5.1h)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 153,824 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 153,823 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2014 132,901 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 132,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 152,108 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 150,739 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 149,788 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 148,140 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 147,116 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 147,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 145,932 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 143,335 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 140,327 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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F838 LRA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 F838 LRA, 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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F838 LRA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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