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D11 OJD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

244,421 mi
Last recorded244,421 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 OJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 244,421 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 239,562 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 234,268 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 227,656 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 221,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 214,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 208,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 206,202 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 206,190 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 203,069 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 203,066 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drop arm (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 200,867 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 198,786 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 198,157 miles

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

all brake pipes heavily undersealed

brake pedal travel long

slight corrosion on offside rear outrigger

Fail 9 May 2014 198,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

all brake pipes heavily undersealed

slight corrosion on offside rear outrigger

Pass 1 May 2013 197,041 miles

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 16 Aug 2011 195,044 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SEATBELT WEBBING HEAVILY DAMAGED AND BORDERLINE PASS, ADVISE RENEWAL

slight brake bind / tightness from both rear brakes

Fail 5 Aug 2011 195,039 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SEATBELT WEBBING HEAVILY DAMAGED AND BORDERLINE PASS, ADVISE RENEWAL

offside front brake caliper brake pipe corroded

slight brake bind / tightness from both rear brakes

Pass 10 Aug 2010 193,343 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 186,814 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 184,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 182,021 miles

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

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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D11 OJD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D11 OJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D11 OJD registered?

D11 OJD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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