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F914 TDU

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

166,282 mi
Last recorded166,282 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF914 TDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 166,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Corrosion hole in door shut but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 166,270 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On chassis inner face where crossmember joins within 30cms of leading arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Corrosion hole in door shut but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Corrsosion hole in chassis within arch area but within a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 159,691 miles

Corrosion hole at offside front of the chassis (in arch area) but outside a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Corrosion hole towards the bottom of the nearside rear door shut just outside a prescribed area.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and differentials. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Panhard rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 159,396 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Corrosion hole at offside front of the chassis (in arch area) but outside a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Corrosion hole towards the bottom of the nearside rear door shut just outside a prescribed area.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and differentials. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Panhard rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 151,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear bump stop missing.

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 151,932 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear bump stop missing.

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 150,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 150,995 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 144,712 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 144,702 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Main member holed behind bracket that longitudinal front arm mounts to. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Damper turret. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Main member holed behind bracket that longitudinal front arm mounts to. Bracket also holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion hole in nearside of foremost cross member.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 139,504 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 136,428 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 136,428 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Oct 2016 136,426 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Battery not fully secure

Pass 31 Jul 2015 135,739 miles

Brake pipe across top of bulkhead not fully clipped.

Loose wiring along chassis but seems to be old disconnected wiring.

OSF damper turret corroded.

Oil leak at transfer box.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 135,735 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Brake pipe across top of bulkhead not fully clipped.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Loose wiring along chassis but seems to be old disconnected wiring.

OSF damper turret corroded.

Oil leak at transfer box.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 132,436 miles

Alot of surface corrosion under vehicle

Coolant leak

Corrosion in trim strip offside rear

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 132,435 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Alot of surface corrosion under vehicle

Coolant leak

Corrosion in trim strip offside rear

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 129,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 123,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 117,373 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 111,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 105,353 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 96,963 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 96,963 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 89,848 miles

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

see also advisory notice 374532906425

Fail 21 Jul 2006 89,656 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2005 81,480 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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F914 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 F914 TDU, 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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F914 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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