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F231 GKL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,105 mi
Last recorded162,105 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF231 GKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 162,105 miles

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

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 162,105 miles

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

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 162,096 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working electrical fault in lights. all lights come on/off (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 162,052 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres cracking

both front tractor jionts slight leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 161,503 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2012 160,808 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing and signs of corrosion

corrosion to door frames and bases

oil leaks

signs of corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Jul 2012 160,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing and signs of corrosion

corrosion to door frames and bases

oil leaks

signs of corrosion to underside

Fail 21 Jun 2011 159,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear bump stops missing

door bases holed and corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

signs of corrosion along chassis rails

Pass 21 Jun 2011 159,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

door bases holed and corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

signs of corrosion along chassis rails

Pass 5 Jul 2010 157,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both nearside door skin bases holed and corroded

both offside door skin bases holed and corroded

both rear bump stops missing

rear service brake imbalance of 42%

Fail 4 Jun 2010 157,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and rear bottom door skins holed and corroded

offside front and rear bottom door skins holed and corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 156,303 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal feels spongy

nearside rear axle trailing arm bush splitting

nearside rear door holed and corroded

offside rear door holed and corroded

Fail 29 May 2009 156,291 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

brake pedal feels spongy

nearside rear axle trailing arm bush splitting

nearside rear door holed and corroded

offside rear door holed and corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2009 156,268 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal feels spongy

nearside rear door holed and corroded

offside rear door holed and corroded

rear axle trailing arm bushes splitting

rear body cross member holed and corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2008 151,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 142,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 134,969 miles

oil leak

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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F231 GKL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 F231 GKL, 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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F231 GKL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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