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F233 HKJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,097 mi
Last recorded91,097 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF233 HKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,097 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel well/lower bulkhead, below and to the side of the steering column to bulkhead mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 91,075 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under the bonnet in the bulkhead to the offside of the servo unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm bsll joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel well/lower bulkhead, below and to the side of the steering column to bulkhead mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,081 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,903 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,523 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,504 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,075 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 86,712 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 84,980 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,084 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,310 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 79,278 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 79,278 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 78,553 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 77,564 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 77,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 75,024 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 75,024 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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F233 HKJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F233 HKJ, 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 F233 HKJ registered?

F233 HKJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F233 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F233 HKJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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