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F993 FHL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,553 mi
Last recorded58,553 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF993 FHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,553 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,606 miles

both front tyres perished

both wiper blades damaged

o/s rear tyre perished

oil leak around steering box chassis area

Fail 23 Jun 2016 56,606 miles

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

both front tyres perished

both wiper blades damaged

o/s rear tyre perished

oil leak around steering box chassis area

Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight noise from power steering pump..

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,533 miles

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipe due to protective coating.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 194,712 miles

old and horrible

Pass 22 Sep 2009 194,189 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 194,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 190,837 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 190,837 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 184,072 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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F993 FHL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F993 FHL, 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 F993 FHL registered?

F993 FHL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F993 FHL safe to buy?

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