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F895 EEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,513 mi
Last recorded56,513 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF895 EEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 56,513 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

sump corroded

wiper switch faulty

Pass 29 Oct 2021 56,032 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 55,784 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front swivel hub oil seals leaking slightly

Fail 9 Nov 2020 55,784 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front swivel hub oil seals leaking slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,722 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub slight oil leak from seal

Pass 5 Jul 2018 55,687 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,147 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,907 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,532 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 54,524 miles

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

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 54,508 miles

Oil leaks.

Slight leak from exhaust.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 54,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

minor exhaust leaks

oil leaks at front hubs

signs of fuel leak at tank

Fail 17 Jul 2012 54,507 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear-most steering damper leaking

Signs of leak at fuel tank

Slight leak at both front hubs

Various minor exhaust leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2007 53,990 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 53,990 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 53,528 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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F895 EEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F895 EEC, 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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F895 EEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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