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F10 MMM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

136,950 mi
Last recorded136,950 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 MMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 136,950 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 135,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 132,946 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 129,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 125,682 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 124,399 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 123,734 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 121,584 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 120,578 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 116,577 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 113,730 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 109,761 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 106,793 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 104,413 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 101,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 98,242 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 99,094 miles

(1)Front & Rear number plates have slight damage.(2)O/S/R Chassie corroded but not yet holed.(3)O/S door mirror has slight damage.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,094 miles

(1)Front & Rear number plates have slight damage.(2)O/S/R Chassie corroded but not yet holed.(3)O/S door mirror has slight damage.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 196,850 miles

(1)Rear tailgate missing at time of test.(2)Both front chassie rails slightly corroded near front cross member.(3)Underside of vehicle slightly covered in mud at time of test.

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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F10 MMM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 F10 MMM, 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 F10 MMM registered?

F10 MMM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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