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D2 VLR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,402 mi
Last recorded164,402 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 VLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 164,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 161,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 154,864 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 154,864 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 154,679 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 153,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 151,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 150,675 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 150,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 24 May 2017 150,665 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2016 150,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2016 150,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2015 154,421 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 150,004 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

car pulls to off side slightly when brake applied

exhaust has temporary repair

nearside rear tyre split

Fail 25 Mar 2014 149,993 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust has temporary repair

handbrake warning light not working

nearside rear tyre split

reverse light not lighting

Fail 8 Apr 2013 141,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 141,950 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 128,387 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 127,414 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 127,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 126,837 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 126,085 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 126,085 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 124,258 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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D2 VLR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D2 VLR, 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 D2 VLR registered?

D2 VLR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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