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F154 HKE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

299,999 mi
Last recorded299,999 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF154 HKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 299,999 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 299,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 299,999 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 299,999 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 299,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 298,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight leak front hub seals

Pass 31 May 2022 297,399 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 297,364 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 290,315 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 290,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 282,411 miles

slight damage to wind screen.

slight oil leak from front swivel joints

slight play n-s rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion front brake pipes

Fail 20 May 2020 282,411 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight damage to wind screen.

slight oil leak from front swivel joints

slight play n-s rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion front brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2019 275,667 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 265,449 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 265,148 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps number plate lamp bulbs not working (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 255,543 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 255,543 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 247,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 247,966 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 28 May 2015 241,526 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 241,526 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 234,552 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 234,552 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 229,929 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 222,115 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 214,986 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 214,986 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 205,904 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 May 2010 205,904 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 191,267 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 191,267 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 173,020 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 157,601 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 157,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 140,723 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 140,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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F154 HKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F154 HKE, 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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F154 HKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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