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F940 TDU

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,799 mi
Last recorded78,799 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 TDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,799 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 78,799 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,791 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from front hub seals.

oil leak from power unit

Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,729 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,713 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,588 miles

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

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

centre silencer leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,140 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,104 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 78,010 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 78,010 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,910 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 77,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 77,907 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 77,721 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 77,269 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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F940 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F940 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 F940 TDU registered?

F940 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1989.

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