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F927 TDU

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

212,730 mi
Last recorded212,730 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF927 TDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 212,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 209,920 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust tip missing

Pass 5 Feb 2024 209,183 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 209,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer chassis (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 209,136 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle tie bar bush deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2022 208,088 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both sides axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 207,673 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 207,672 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 205,785 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Oct 2020 205,784 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Oct 2019 204,587 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 204,101 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 204,101 miles

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 203,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear body mount corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2017 203,406 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear body mount corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2016 202,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 201,540 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

both front seat belts marked

tail gate slightly obscuring reg plate

Pass 17 Sep 2014 200,087 miles

Oil leak

front swivel joints leaking

tailgate slightly obscuring registration plate

Pass 12 Sep 2013 198,313 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 196,997 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 194,975 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

offside front tyre deteriotated

Fail 7 Oct 2011 194,975 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

offside front tyre deteriotated

Pass 12 Oct 2010 192,538 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 192,538 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 199,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 190,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 188,664 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 188,664 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 187,972 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 187,972 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight cracks in sidewalls/tread of all tyres.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 181,123 miles

Front shock absorber trumpets corroding

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

Slight fuel leakage from tank seam

Pass 5 Oct 2005 176,024 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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F927 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 F927 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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F927 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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