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F90 SNR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,031 mi
Last recorded173,031 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF90 SNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 173,031 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 172,957 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 172,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 172,833 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 172,429 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 172,420 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 172,420 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 172,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

very slight play in front panhard rod offside bush

Pass 10 Aug 2015 172,353 miles

very slight play in front panhard rod offside bush

Pass 11 Aug 2014 172,243 miles

slight play between steering box and drop arm

Fail 11 Aug 2014 172,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play between steering box and drop arm

Pass 20 Jun 2013 172,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 165,806 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 161,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 157,596 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 153,782 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 152,529 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 145,802 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 137,988 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 137,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F90 SNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F90 SNR, 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 F90 SNR registered?

F90 SNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F90 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F90 SNR shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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