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F843 UNP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,127 mi
Last recorded166,127 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF843 UNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 166,127 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 165,871 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 165,616 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 165,511 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 165,426 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 164,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 163,333 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 163,325 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 162,789 miles

rear and centre chassis corrosion present not holed yet

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 162,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 160,611 miles

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

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

headlamp reflectors deteriorating, but light output ok

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2014 160,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

headlamp reflectors deteriorating, but light output ok

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2013 156,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 156,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 151,313 miles

advise off side rear shocker bottom bush cracked and weatherd

advise play in near side rear wheel bearing

advise power sterring fluid leak ?

Fail 11 Oct 2012 151,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

advise off side rear shocker bottom bush cracked and weatherd

advise play in near side rear wheel bearing

advise power sterring fluid leak ?

Pass 4 Aug 2011 149,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 149,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 19 Apr 2010 148,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all brake pipescorroded

batery tray corroded

head light chromecorroded

o/s n/s chassis rails corroded

steeringcoupling worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 148,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all brake pipescorroded

batery tray corroded

head light chromecorroded

o/s n/s chassis rails corroded

steeringcoupling worn

Fail 9 Apr 2010 148,816 miles

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

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

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

all brake piupes corroded poorbeam on n/s h/light

front h/lights corroded

o/sn/schassis rails corroded rear xmembercorroded

Fail 29 Mar 2010 14,849 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

POOR BEAM PATTERN ON O/S, BOTHY HEAD LIGHTS CORRODED, CHASSIRAILS CORRODED, REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED, SPRINGS CORRODED.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 148,292 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 148,289 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

all chassis slightly corroded

both front footwells corroded

steering damper rubber bush slightly perished

Fail 10 Mar 2009 148,281 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

axle leaking oil

Pass 29 Feb 2008 147,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 143,757 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 143,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

several brake pipes slightly corroded but not mot fail

Pass 31 Jan 2006 130,048 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 130,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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F843 UNP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F843 UNP, 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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F843 UNP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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