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F929 TDU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

196,515 mi
Last recorded196,515 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF929 TDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 196,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front seats deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 May 2020 191,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat base worn

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat base

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 191,300 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective seized and misaligned (3.1 (c))

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

Front Suspension rod has an unsafe modification panhard bar bent (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged on caliper (kinked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger within 30cm of rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering arm from drag link to nearside front wheel bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat base worn

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat base

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 185,523 miles

Both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

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

Front seats deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2018 180,635 miles

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

Oil leak transfer box ()

rear wiper blade deteriorated

reverse lights not working

seats deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2018 180,625 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak transfer box ()

rear wiper blade deteriorated

reverse lights not working

seats deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2017 176,681 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

seats deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2017 176,668 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working damaged lens (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

seats deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2016 171,233 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion lower 'A'post (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion lower 'A'post (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion 'cross'member (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rea (6.1.B.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 168,924 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 165,529 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 1 May 2013 160,348 miles

Oil leak

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 160,348 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 156,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 151,344 miles

Auxiliary belt is in very poor condition.

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 151,344 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Auxiliary belt is in very poor condition.

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 146,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 137,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2009 137,799 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 134,872 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres are perished.

front number plate is cracked.

n/s/f hub is leaking oil.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 134,872 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres are perished.

front number plate is cracked.

n/s/f hub is leaking oil.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 134,105 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly deteriorated

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2007 134,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

all tyres are slightly deteriorated.

the front nuber plate is cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2006 131,412 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 131,412 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear wiper blade is split

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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F929 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 F929 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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F929 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 1989.

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