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B8 COD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,414 mi
Last recorded14,414 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 COD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 14,414 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 11,118 miles

hand brake travel but not excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2023 8,336 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 4,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 3,858 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 2,528 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 166,687 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 162,211 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 158,385 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 155,080 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 151,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight oil leaks/seapage around steering box,gearbox and rear diff

Pass 11 Oct 2013 146,407 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 140,266 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 133,313 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 126,085 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 123,613 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 97,700 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s wiper split

Pass 25 Aug 2006 96,989 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 96,987 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 96,118 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 96,116 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

small play lower steering column flexi joint †play top rear shocker bushes

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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B8 COD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B8 COD, 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 B8 COD registered?

B8 COD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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