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F172 DDO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,478 mi
Last recorded136,478 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF172 DDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 136,478 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 135,769 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 135,768 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 133,951 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 132,297 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 132,293 miles

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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 131,071 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 128,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 127,227 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 125,443 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 123,648 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear chassis is corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 120,100 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear cross member corroded

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Both (1.5.1c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 117,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight engine oil leak

The rear part of the chassis is corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2014 117,426 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight engine oil leak

The rear part of the chassis is corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,549 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

bull bar corroded & weak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 113,382 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 111,436 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 109,550 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 107,412 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 104,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 101,825 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 99,798 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 97,966 miles

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

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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F172 DDO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F172 DDO, 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 F172 DDO registered?

F172 DDO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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