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F113 RSE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,040 mi
Last recorded152,040 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF113 RSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 152,040 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Towbar attachment insecure towbar bolts slack (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside back plates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 150,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp not working (pre 2009)

Fail 13 May 2025 150,231 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp not working (pre 2009)

Pass 15 Apr 2024 146,894 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 146,886 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operating when stop lamp requested (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 146,866 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 146,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 146,496 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 146,489 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working repeater lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 143,315 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 143,314 miles

Rear Seat belt missing both outer and centre seat belts missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2016 142,292 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 141,513 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 141,499 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 141,151 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 141,151 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 May 2012 139,059 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

nearside and offside rear gearbox mounting bolts loose

Pass 30 May 2012 139,059 miles

nearside and offside rear gearbox mounting bolts loose

Pass 2 Jun 2011 134,635 miles

headlamps come on with sidelamps

nearside rear door top hinge bolts slightly loose and one lower hinge bolt missing

occasional folding rear seats fitted no seat belts required

offside front door lower hinge bolts slightly loose

very slight twist offside front flexy

Fail 2 Jun 2011 134,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamps come on with sidelamps

nearside rear door top hinge bolts slightly loose and one lower hinge bolt missing

occasional folding rear seats fitted no seat belts required

offside front door lower hinge bolts slightly loose

one gearbox mounting bolt loose but mounting still secure

very slight twist offside front flexy

Pass 3 Jul 2006 130,497 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 130,497 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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F113 RSE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F113 RSE, 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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F113 RSE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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