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F854 TDU

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,386 mi
Last recorded170,386 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF854 TDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 170,386 miles

Rear seat belt in accessible

Fail 3 Sep 2014 170,377 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

After market small steering wheel feels broken.

Steering pulls to right when driven.

Rear seat belt in accessible

Pass 19 Jul 2013 164,606 miles

Foot brake feels week.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 164,604 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Foot brake feels week.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 160,842 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 160,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 157,650 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 157,650 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 154,770 miles

long travell to park brake lever

offside tractor joint leaking

oil leaks

Pass 23 Jul 2009 150,742 miles

Upper handbake cable bracket slightly distorted.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 150,742 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Upper handbake cable bracket slightly distorted.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 144,630 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 141,097 miles

Oil leak

both front seats slightly loose

Pass 16 May 2006 133,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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F854 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F854 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F854 TDU?

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What year was F854 TDU registered?

F854 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F854 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F854 TDU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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