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F151 GYB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

200,009 mi
Last recorded200,009 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF151 GYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 200,009 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 195,830 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 192,085 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 187,358 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 182,010 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 182,009 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 179,470 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 176,548 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 168,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 156,129 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 145,371 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 135,677 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing heavily

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion not through all skins front floor pans

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corroding

long handbrake travel

play in o/s outer track rod end on limit

wiper blades smear

Pass 28 Apr 2010 134,753 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding + rear section leaking

some play in o/s track rod end

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2009 132,572 miles

engine oil leak

long handbrake travel

n/s/f brake flexi hose started to perish

o/s/f brake flexi hose heavily perished

some play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 130,463 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 130,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 125,681 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 122,159 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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F151 GYB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F151 GYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F151 GYB registered?

F151 GYB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1989.

Is F151 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F151 GYB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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