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F1 MUD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

238,619 mi
Last recorded238,619 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 238,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 236,407 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bumper mounting bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front sidestep rotten

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

Offside Rear seatbelt and buckle missing

Fail 6 Mar 2025 236,384 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bumper mounting bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front sidestep rotten

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

Offside Rear seatbelt and buckle missing

Pass 15 Feb 2024 234,002 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage banjo o ring (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 231,395 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive dampness back of fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump banjo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 228,443 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 225,479 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 224,092 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front differrential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 220,895 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 218,196 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak front axle pinion oil seal ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 214,903 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 211,425 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 207,408 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 203,912 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 200,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 194,954 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 188,451 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 188,399 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 184,322 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 184,305 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 180,256 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 180,193 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 May 2008 174,166 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 174,127 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2007 170,233 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 166,059 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 166,059 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed 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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F1 MUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F1 MUD, 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 F1 MUD registered?

F1 MUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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