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F849 TMF

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,339 mi
Last recorded174,339 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF849 TMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 174,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2024 174,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 173,276 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 173,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 172,159 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 171,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 169,267 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 169,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 167,503 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 100,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,341 miles

underside has corrosion forming

Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,169 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link arm

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,769 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,320 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,882 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,018 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,786 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 161,984 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 154,879 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 146,406 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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F849 TMF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F849 TMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F849 TMF?

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What year was F849 TMF registered?

F849 TMF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1989.

Is F849 TMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F849 TMF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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