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F929 XRU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

67,564 mi
Last recorded67,564 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF929 XRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 67,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal travel advise repair adjustment maybe needed.

Pass 16 Jul 2025 66,882 miles

slight corrosion chassis by rear antiroll bar mounts

slight play in both rear wheelbearings

Fail 16 Jul 2025 66,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion chassis by rear antiroll bar mounts

slight play in both rear wheelbearings

Pass 11 Sep 2024 66,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed drivers door heavily deteriorated (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis bulging on both sides by anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 66,167 miles

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door pillar by hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside 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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed drivers door heavily deteriorated (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis bulging on both sides by anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 65,460 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis bulging near anti roll bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 65,458 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 bushes where the arm meets the axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 bushes where the arm meets the axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis bulging near anti roll bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,742 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to axle on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis bulging by anti roll bar on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,064 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis bulging on both sides near the anti roll bar bracket area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 64,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis bulging on both sides near the anti roll bar bracket area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,763 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis bulging on both sides at the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,749 miles

Front pads deteriorating

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, near d bush mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear diff input seal leaking

Fail 10 May 2019 62,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system bulk head, brake light switch (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, seen through wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front brake pads deteriorating

Front chassis has a lot of surface corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer hub seal leaking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded on both sides near where d bush bracket bolts on and tow bar

Rear diff input seat leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,672 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 49,939 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,144 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 43,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,723 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,588 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 35,588 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,544 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 30,846 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,776 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 26,776 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

BODY HAS SOME CORROSION TO O/S/F FLOOR

Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 21,715 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 21,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 May 2006 20,312 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 20,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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F929 XRU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 XRU, 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 XRU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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