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F96 YFR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,656 mi
Last recorded128,656 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF96 YFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 128,656 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2026 128,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 126,331 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside and offside front floor

Fail 12 May 2025 126,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to nearside and offside front floor

Pass 9 May 2024 124,904 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 121,022 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 121,022 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 119,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 119,841 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 117,580 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 115,981 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 112,818 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 106,240 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,887 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,486 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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F96 YFR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 F96 YFR, 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 F96 YFR registered?

F96 YFR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1989.

Is F96 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F96 YFR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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