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F993 SHU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,019 mi
Last recorded140,019 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF993 SHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 140,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Aug 2011 139,825 miles

Brake fluid low

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

Slight play in steering box

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2011 139,825 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Brake fluid low

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

Slight play in steering box

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2010 139,672 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f door hinge worn and loose

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f washer not working

o/s/r door does not open

Fail 13 Jul 2010 139,672 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f door hinge worn and loose

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f washer not working

o/s/r door does not open

Pass 29 Jul 2009 139,163 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2009 139,161 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 137,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 May 2008 137,943 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 28 Mar 2007 135,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 132,089 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 SHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F993 SHU, 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 SHU registered?

F993 SHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is F993 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F993 SHU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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