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985 HNY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

109,708 mi
Last recorded109,708 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration985 HNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 109,708 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 109,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 108,188 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 108,184 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2024 106,606 miles

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bracket to chassis (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 106,606 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bracket to chassis (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 104,412 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive inner hub seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 102,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer,rear exit (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 98,030 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,555 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 95,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,741 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,718 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 84,718 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,025 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 81,025 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 77,604 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,604 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,902 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 74,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 70,943 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,943 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,834 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,981 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 63,976 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,620 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,021 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,025 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 56,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,899 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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985 HNY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 985 HNY, 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 985 HNY registered?

985 HNY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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