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F871 YOE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,486 mi
Last recorded59,486 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF871 YOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 59,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 59,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 59,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 59,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 58,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 56,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 56,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,679 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 54,081 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 53,110 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,234 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,408 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,862 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2011 50,828 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,943 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 49,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

propshaft u/j worn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,287 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 48,746 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,746 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,716 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 46,375 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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F871 YOE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F871 YOE, 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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What year was F871 YOE registered?

F871 YOE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is F871 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F871 YOE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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