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F893 TMM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,185 mi
Last recorded194,185 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF893 TMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 194,185 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under radiator (2.3.3b)

Nearside outrigger corroded near body mounting

Fail 13 Dec 2016 194,175 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under radiator (2.3.3b)

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under radiator (2.3.3b)

Nearside outrigger corroded near body mounting

Pass 4 Dec 2015 193,464 miles

Nearside Rear rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 193,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 192,458 miles

Evidence of a fuel leak from the fuel filler pipes / tank .

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper / rear chassis corroded outside of a specified area .

Signs of a possible fluid leak at the o/s rear brake

Slight seepage from the o/s front hub seal.

Fail 21 Nov 2014 192,458 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Evidence of a fuel leak from the fuel filler pipes / tank .

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper / rear chassis corroded outside of a specified area .

Signs of a possible fluid leak at the o/s rear brake

Slight seepage from the o/s front hub seal.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 191,517 miles

O/S and N/S rear outriggers holed and corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Possible slight leak from steering pump

Side facing rear seats fitted

Slight oil leak from o/s hub seal

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wiring under bonnet needs tidying and clipping up.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 191,517 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

O/S and N/S rear outriggers holed and corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Possible slight leak from steering pump

Side facing rear seats fitted

Slight oil leak from o/s hub seal

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wiring under bonnet needs tidying and clipping up.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 190,974 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 190,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brakes tested decelerometer (only)

nearside & offside front door frames corroded (near top hinges)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 190,318 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brakes tested decelerometer (only)

nearside & offside front door frames corroded (near top hinges)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 190,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear step corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2006 189,675 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 189,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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F893 TMM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F893 TMM, 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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F893 TMM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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