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F930 TDU

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,166 mi
Last recorded89,166 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF930 TDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,166 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 84,585 miles

steering column lower UJ worn

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,435 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 81,305 miles

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

brake pedal rubber in poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2010 81,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pedal rubber in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2009 74,952 miles

both front seatbelts slightly damaged

brake pedal anti-slip worn

wiper bl;ades por

Pass 17 Nov 2008 70,091 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

fuelcap seal perishing

Fail 17 Nov 2008 70,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber worn

fuelcap seal perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,019 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 67,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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F930 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F930 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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What year was F930 TDU registered?

F930 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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