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891 UMV

1988 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

116,348 mi
Last recorded116,348 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration891 UMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 116,348 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Fail 21 Apr 2026 116,328 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 20 Mar 2025 114,725 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

steering damper bush worn

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 20 Feb 2024 114,123 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 114,113 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 112,633 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 111,725 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 109,857 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 109,845 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe on topof offside chassis leg is slightly corroded in one place. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on rear axle slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear at front not properly clipped. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 107,570 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,491 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear pipe not in supports on inside edge of chassis towards rear. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to rear diff casing. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 106,481 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear pipe not in supports on inside edge of chassis towards rear. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to rear diff casing. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 105,833 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,593 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 104,593 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 102,722 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 99,807 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 99,771 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front axle swivels are leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,252 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front axle swivels are leaking

Fail 3 Feb 2014 97,217 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front axle swivels are leaking

cover not fitted to inside of rear door

Pass 15 Feb 2013 95,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 198,859 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 258,339 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 249,918 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 249,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 240,484 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 240,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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891 UMV is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 891 UMV, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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891 UMV is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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