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F885 FUA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,778 mi
Last recorded86,778 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF885 FUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 86,778 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 86,731 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 86,708 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 86,644 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,525 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 86,497 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 86,458 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,432 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 86,396 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,176 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,931 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,405 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,964 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 83,354 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 81,733 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 81,649 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 81,582 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 81,397 miles

Battery box badly corroded and holed

Both rear tyres 2mm

Both rear wheel cylinders corroded

Chassis badly corroded throughout

Pass 5 May 2007 80,665 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 78,575 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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F885 FUA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F885 FUA, 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

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What year was F885 FUA registered?

F885 FUA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is F885 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F885 FUA shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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