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D18 ARC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,358 mi
Last recorded111,358 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 ARC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 111,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer swivel joint moist

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer swivel joint moist

battery carrier corroded

rear differential "a" frame ball joint dust cover split

steering damper moist and has a worn bush

Pass 17 Dec 2024 111,210 miles

Nearside Front battery carrier housing corroded

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer swivel housing damp

Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,012 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 110,872 miles

Central Rear axle joint [ top of axle] boot deteriorated

Offside Front hub slight leak

Pass 16 Dec 2021 110,232 miles

slight play in lower steering column U/J

Nearside Front play in upper pivot point.

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 109,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 109,413 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 109,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 108,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 107,478 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,826 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 105,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 105,012 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 104,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 104,080 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 103,012 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 103,012 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 101,227 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,659 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 94,655 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 89,835 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 89,792 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

n/s & o/s ball seal starting to leak

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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D18 ARC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow 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 D18 ARC, 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 D18 ARC registered?

D18 ARC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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