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F138 OCD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,932 mi
Last recorded176,932 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 OCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 176,932 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 175,637 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 173,768 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal slight weeping

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Hub seal slight weeping

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 172,555 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 172,517 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad securing rod pin missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 170,575 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 168,321 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 168,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Damp around brake backing plate

Pass 4 Dec 2019 166,006 miles

Rear Diff stabilizer mount slight play in ball joint

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 163,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 163,455 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 160,543 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 22 Nov 2016 157,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Slight corrosion floor

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Slight play rear diff upper support ball joint

Pass 25 Nov 2015 154,906 miles

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

Rear top axle stabiliser ball joint slight play

Fail 25 Nov 2015 154,906 miles

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

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

Rear top axle stabiliser ball joint slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2014 152,190 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 149,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 149,710 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding when spinning backwards

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 147,452 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 147,419 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 28 Nov 2011 144,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 142,274 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 142,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 139,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 136,585 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 132,963 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 128,521 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 124,473 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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F138 OCD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F138 OCD, 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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F138 OCD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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