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F936 UPB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,391 mi
Last recorded77,391 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF936 UPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 77,391 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe on inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside front

exhaust tail pipe holed

fluid around rear hub brake back plates

front brake discs corroded

front suspension arm mounting bushes on front axle worn badly

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded heavily and need attention

nearside front metal brake pipe covered in grease, unable to view

offside front axle tractor joint leaking

rear metal brake pipes corroded badly and need attention

road test carried out for brakes

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 77,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp repairs to exhaust system and in poor condition /corroded (7.1.2)

all tyres small cuts

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear pipe also (3.6.B.2c)

major oil leaks and oil light on and battery light on

temp repairs on exhaust system

trigger point not met

Fail 16 Jun 2016 77,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear pipe also (3.6.B.2c)

major oil leaks and oil light on and battery light on

trigger point not met

Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,223 miles

both rear brake backing plates damp

corrosion to all prescribed areas

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel tank damp

nearside front tie rod bush worn

offside front trackor seal leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2015 77,214 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake backing plates damp

corrosion to all prescribed areas

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel tank damp

nearside front tie rod bush worn

offside front trackor seal leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2013 77,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front cv jonit seal slight leak

rear prop shaft sliding joint worn

Fail 5 Sep 2013 77,090 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

exhaust corroded badly

exhaust mountings perished

fluid around rear hubs

front brake discs corroded badly

front prop shaft rear u.j. worn

front to rear metal brake pipe covered, unable to view

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil around offside front tractor joint

play at nearside rear hub assembly will need attention soon

rear axle stabiliser ball joint dust cover split

rear prop shaft worn

steering rear track rod arm bent and modified. suggest replacement

Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,072 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 75,072 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,501 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,214 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 67,214 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,208 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 60,028 miles

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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F936 UPB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 F936 UPB, 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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F936 UPB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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