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F116 OYM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,041 mi
Last recorded153,041 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF116 OYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 153,041 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 linkage 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 150,323 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 150,323 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 148,551 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 148,542 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 147,637 miles

both front hub deals leaking

chassis corroded but not holed

Fail 6 Jul 2023 147,444 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure both seats not locked (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion throughout chassis but not holed

nearside front and offside front hub seals leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2022 146,231 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 146,214 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 144,156 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 144,151 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Both mid section mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative When ignition is off (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 143,534 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

power steering effort poor when turning left

side steps corroded

underbody corrosion

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 10 Jul 2020 143,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

power steering effort poor when turning left

side steps corroded

underbody corrosion

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 11 Jun 2020 143,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch faulty

light switch loose

oil leak but not excessive

power steering effort poor when turning left

side steps corroded

underbody corroded

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2019 141,147 miles

Cannot assess pads and discs.

Coil spring corroded All round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Underseal applied under vehicle.

Vehicle body has areas of corrosion.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 137,800 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 134,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 129,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 129,481 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 125,695 miles

front no.plate fixing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 121,192 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 117,272 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 112,869 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 111,799 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 108,964 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal has long travel and slightly soft

front shock absorber mounting trumpets corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside and offside suspension play in joints

power steering weaping fluid

rear seat belt mount position suspect

switch pack loose on steering column

wiper blades split

Fail 17 Jun 2010 108,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal has long travel and slightly soft

front shock absorber mounting trumpets corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside and offside suspension play in joints

power steering weaping fluid

rear seat belt mount position suspect

switch pack loose on steering column

wiper blades split

Fail 25 May 2010 108,913 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front shock absorber mounting trumpets corroded

offside front shock absorber area damp

rear seat belt mounting position suspect

wiper blades split

Pass 2 Jun 2009 106,338 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2008 103,676 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 100,620 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 100,588 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 97,797 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 97,796 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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F116 OYM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F116 OYM, 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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F116 OYM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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