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F901 LFC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,636 mi
Last recorded186,636 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF901 LFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 186,636 miles

All four coil springs corroded

All four tyres perished

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

Steering box wet

Fail 11 Jul 2018 186,623 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear upper centre ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All four coil springs corroded

All four tyres perished

Exhaust holed and blowing

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

Steering box wet

Pass 5 Jul 2017 182,105 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 176,295 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking at sidewalls.

Fail 20 Jul 2016 176,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres slight cracking at sidewalls.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 169,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 162,389 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 158,907 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 158,807 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 158,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 151,250 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 140,811 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 133,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 118,088 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 118,069 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 116,308 miles

EXHAUST HAS BEEN REPAIRED

OILY RESIDUE AT BASE OF STEERING PUMP. ALSO OFFSIDE INNER WING AND RESEVOIR HAVE A LIGHT OILY COVERING.

PASSENGER FRONT DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN.

Fail 8 Oct 2005 116,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oily residue at base of steering pump. Also offside inner wing and resevoir have light oily covering.

Passenger front door difficult to open.

emissions not tested due to major leak from exhuast

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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F901 LFC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F901 LFC, 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 F901 LFC registered?

F901 LFC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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