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F869 UCF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

147,034 mi
Last recorded147,034 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF869 UCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 147,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 146,962 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 146,962 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front rod at steering box end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front rod at n/s wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt rear seat belt side facing seat (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead out rigger member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel bearing excessive movement (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement g bar chassis mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member /chassis (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 144,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut on sidewall

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 144,501 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose G bar rear bolt (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead below servo (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device missing one bolt missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Tyre cut on sidewall

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 143,125 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 143,115 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (5.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both rear lenses white (1.1.A.3e)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both engine mtgs split (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2015 142,250 miles

Exhaust pipe rubbing against front prop shaft,

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2015 142,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust pipe rubbing against front prop shaft,

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 140,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 138,932 miles

Both front compliance bushes splitting

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog light switch intermittantly inop

Fail 5 Oct 2012 138,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front compliance bushes splitting

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog light switch intermittantly inop

Pass 25 Jul 2011 138,914 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 138,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 138,273 miles

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 138,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 183,152 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 183,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 136,632 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 136,626 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 136,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general under body corrosion damp steering pipes under body muddy

Pass 22 Apr 2006 131,146 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 131,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F869 UCF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 F869 UCF, 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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F869 UCF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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