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F909 RVL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,999 mi
Last recorded143,999 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF909 RVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 143,999 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 142,584 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,527 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 138,462 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2021 138,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking from hub (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible empty (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,530 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 129,530 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 123,285 miles

Offside Front lower bulkhead slightly corroded

rear ladder removed ( assumed for test)

steering balljoint rubber covers slightly perished/cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2018 120,187 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 120,187 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by roof ladder (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 115,508 miles

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

o/s and n/s A posts rusty

rear cross member corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 115,506 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock tower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s and n/s A posts rusty

rear cross member corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 104,185 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

oil leaking from offside rear hub

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust boxes deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

weep of oil from steering box

Fail 12 Jun 2013 76,003 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

weep of oil from steering box

Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,563 miles

chips in windscreen

rear no plate in poor condition

slite oil leak from n/s/rear hub

Fail 19 Jun 2012 67,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

chips in windscreen

rear no plate in poor condition

slite oil leak from n/s/rear hub

Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,286 miles

rear exhaust in poor condishion

slite oil leak at gear box

Fail 13 Jun 2011 59,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,328 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 51,328 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s fog lamp affect by operation of another lamp

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,483 miles

o/s/f washers poor

slight blow from exhaust rear section

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,158 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,503 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 21,225 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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F909 RVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F909 RVL, 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 F909 RVL registered?

F909 RVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F909 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F909 RVL shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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