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F158 GRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,143 mi
Last recorded22,143 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF158 GRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 22,143 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 22,138 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 22,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 22,124 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 22,118 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 22,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 21,890 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 21,882 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 21,874 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 21,866 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 21,860 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 21,852 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 21,832 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 21,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 21,811 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 21,796 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 21,740 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 21,718 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,608 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,268 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,192 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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F158 GRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 F158 GRM, 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

How do I check the history of F158 GRM?

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What year was F158 GRM registered?

F158 GRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1989.

Is F158 GRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F158 GRM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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