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B11 HAN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,315 mi
Last recorded158,315 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 HAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 158,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 154,679 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 152,241 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axle tie bar mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and has slight trace of oil on back plate (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both sides headlight dipped beam images just visible

Pass 3 Aug 2022 150,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 150,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 150,141 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 149,288 miles

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at axle tie bar mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

all tyres just showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

clutch pedal anti/slip missing

Fail 1 Jul 2021 149,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg adjacent to steering damper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side transmission handbrake (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at axle tie bar mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

all tyres just showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

clutch pedal anti/slip missing

Pass 26 Jun 2020 148,603 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 148,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 145,075 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Inner axle seal slightly leaking oil

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 145,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fowling suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Inner axle seal slightly leaking oil

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 140,832 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 140,830 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R hub seal damp

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

Pass 16 May 2017 135,516 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 130,238 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear hub seal has slight misting

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 28 Apr 2016 130,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear hub seal has slight misting

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 9 Feb 2015 119,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 119,260 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 119,304 miles

o/s front wheel slight lift movement

o/s n/s front chassis rusty

o/s n/s rear diff seal area dampness

Fail 11 Jul 2014 119,304 miles

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

o/s front wheel slight lift movement

o/s n/s front chassis rusty

o/s n/s rear diff seal area dampness

Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,464 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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B11 HAN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 B11 HAN, 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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B11 HAN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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