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F159 GRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,372 mi
Last recorded85,372 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 GRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 85,372 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 82,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 78,745 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 78,681 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 76,307 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 72,085 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,657 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 66,390 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 162,909 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 162,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

rear crossmember showing sign off corossion near tow bar fixings

Pass 13 Jun 2006 152,859 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 152,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

n/s rear chassis leg holed at rear

rear crossmember corroded but more than 30cm from component.

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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F159 GRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F159 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.

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What year was F159 GRM registered?

F159 GRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is F159 GRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F159 GRM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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