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F153 UBS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

123,730 mi
Last recorded123,730 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF153 UBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 123,730 miles

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

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

Front doors corrosion

Nearside Front hub oil seal

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub oil seal

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

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

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

Rear tub bracket corrosion

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 123,718 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front doors corrosion

Nearside Front hub oil seal

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub oil seal

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

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

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

Rear tub bracket corrosion

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 123,653 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on rear cross axle track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch extension slightly loose

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on rear cross axle track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front hole in floor panel above chassis outrigger

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on rear cross axle track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in rear prop shaft sliding spline (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

little reserve travel on park brake, indicating brake needs servicing

lower steering column rubbing on oil cooler pipe

Fail 11 Jun 2024 123,653 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage fouling cross axle track rod fouling on axle bracket (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts trailing arm rear bolt on axle (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in chassis by trailing arm front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts trailing arm rear bolt on axle (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch extension slightly loose

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on rear cross axle track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on rear cross axle track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front hole in floor panel above chassis outrigger

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on rear cross axle track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in rear prop shaft sliding spline (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

little reserve travel on park brake, indicating brake needs servicing

lower steering column rubbing on oil cooler pipe

Pass 15 Jun 2023 123,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle stabilizer arm front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear front floor holed and corroded over chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive center park drum leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle stabilizer arm front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight service brake travel .

Fail 12 Jun 2023 123,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle stabilizer arm front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear front floor holed and corroded over chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive center park drum leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle stabilizer arm front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight service brake travel .

Pass 17 Mar 2022 123,293 miles

Nearside Front swivel damp

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring/ shock turret area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @chassis/trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front swivel leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive @ center prop park brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

travel in brake pedal

Fail 22 Feb 2022 123,292 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All indicators flashing together n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Swivel seal damp

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to shock turret area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holes and corrosion trailing arm bracket area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive @ center prop park brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

long pedal travel when braking ???

Pass 27 Feb 2021 122,457 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Swivel seal weaping

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tub supports corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 120,987 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle Fitted With Non Standard Wider Wheels

Pass 21 Jan 2016 119,510 miles

Cross member very badly corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 119,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Cross member very badly corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 117,368 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 117,365 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 116,100 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 116,093 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 187,263 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 183,474 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

off side front disk washed off just goodenuf

Fail 24 Feb 2009 183,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 183,237 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside bulkhead corrosion showing

Pass 11 Aug 2007 176,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 176,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion showing in chassis sections

Pass 5 Aug 2006 170,648 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 170,623 miles

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (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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F153 UBS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 F153 UBS, 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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F153 UBS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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