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F933 RWS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,162 mi
Last recorded194,162 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF933 RWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 194,162 miles

All steel underside brake pipes greased

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Several small blows (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body outrigger below floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside chassis condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wipers slow

Pass 2 Nov 2023 193,217 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 192,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main inner rail close to trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective End torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 192,009 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main inner rail close to trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective End torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 188,949 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear chassis getting corroded/holed by crossmember

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 188,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured mount on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear chassis getting corroded/holed by crossmember

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 155,689 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2020 155,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) missing Hand brake pads missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected Bolt missing from steering box (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 178,212 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 172,476 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Front pads wearing thin

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

rear suspension bushes perished

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2016 171,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 171,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 169,276 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 168,649 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 168,113 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 166,082 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 164,060 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 162,054 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 159,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 157,912 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 155,880 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 153,435 miles

damp around power steering reservoir + pump

front brake flexi hoses perishing

play in front wheel bearings

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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F933 RWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F933 RWS, 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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F933 RWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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