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F840 AAH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,153 mi
Last recorded107,153 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF840 AAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 107,153 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 107,153 miles

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 106,618 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 106,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 105,714 miles

Chassis is corroded and has had various welding

Fail 28 Sep 2016 105,714 miles

Chassis is corroded and has had various welding

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 104,399 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 102,553 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 102,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

alternator bolt missing

Fail 11 May 2006 102,532 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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F840 AAH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F840 AAH, 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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F840 AAH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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