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F214 EHL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,704 mi
Last recorded146,704 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF214 EHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 146,704 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 142,593 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 137,018 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 137,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 136,984 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 136,970 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 136,970 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 136,667 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever travel

Fail 16 Oct 2020 136,659 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering box drop arm likely to become detached nut loose on ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever travel

Pass 27 Jul 2018 133,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

large amount of handbrake travel.

Fail 23 Jul 2018 133,173 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake disc contaminated oil leaking on to disc. (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

large amount of handbrake travel.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 130,142 miles

Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 130,142 miles

Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 127,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 125,369 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 123,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 123,835 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 123,146 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 123,146 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 122,172 miles

rubber pad on clutch pedal perishing

Fail 6 Jun 2012 122,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rubber pad on clutch pedal perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2009 120,622 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 120,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 117,168 miles

Oil leak

advise back plate corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

strong advise surface corrosian throughout

Fail 12 Jun 2008 117,168 miles

Front Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

advise back plate corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

strong advise surface corrosian throughout

Pass 19 Jun 2006 114,785 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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F214 EHL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 F214 EHL, 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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F214 EHL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1989.

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