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F125 HAM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

256,341 mi
Last recorded256,341 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 HAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 256,341 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 248,034 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 237,320 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 225,193 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 214,079 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 202,665 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 202,651 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 202,651 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 193,978 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 191,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 184,695 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear cross member corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 178,229 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 173,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 165,088 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 154,899 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM O/S/REAR HUB

Pass 9 May 2012 153,387 miles

exhaust in poor condition and slight blow

Fail 3 May 2012 153,380 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust in poor condition and slight blow

Pass 3 May 2011 151,984 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 149,295 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 147,799 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 147,799 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 145,202 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 145,202 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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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F125 HAM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 F125 HAM, 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 F125 HAM registered?

F125 HAM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F125 HAM safe to buy?

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