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F222 MBW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

192,040 mi
Last recorded192,040 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF222 MBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 192,040 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 192,038 miles

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play on front axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper steering damper bush inner play

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 189,243 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

battery tray heavily corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2025 189,241 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak at fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

battery tray heavily corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 186,265 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 186,265 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 182,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

battery box slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2023 182,642 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

battery box slightly corroded

centre gearbox crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 178,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 174,484 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 174,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 170,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 170,814 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 x hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 166,366 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 162,170 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 157,872 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 157,871 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 153,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 153,803 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 150,435 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 146,750 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 146,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 143,649 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 140,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 136,786 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 132,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 127,168 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 123,465 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 119,408 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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F222 MBW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F222 MBW, 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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F222 MBW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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