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F247 KOD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

83,849 mi
Last recorded83,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF247 KOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 83,849 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 83,849 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 83,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger and body behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 83,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

no reverse lights

Fail 24 Jun 2024 83,006 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pittman joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear most cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

no reverse lights

Fail 21 Dec 2023 82,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 82,098 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front tractor joint leaking slightly

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 81,339 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front tractor joint leaking slightly

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,574 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 80,574 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,929 miles

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 79,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 78,770 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear crossmember rusty o/s

Fail 4 Dec 2018 78,758 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear crossmember rusty o/s

Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,558 miles

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

Rear step insecure (N/S)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 76,740 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 76,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported pipe on chassis clip broken (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint in front of axle (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported axle pipe (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven lower effort (3.7.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember o/s (6.6.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking but not on to brake disc advise to repair

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 75,261 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases part blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear hub bearing not checked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,731 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust tail pipe rusty condition but secure.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,070 miles

O/s/f hub oil seal leaking slightly.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper rubbers split on ends but still clears screen.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 70,200 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,428 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 68,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,399 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front axle o/s tractor swivel joint seal slight oil leak.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,452 miles

Propshaft component defective

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking but not down to cords.

o/s/f outer hub cover seal leaking but not on to brake at time of test advise to renew cover.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 62,544 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s o/s of front axle tractor joint seals slightly leaking

o/s/f hub seal starting to leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre is old and perished badly in walls

Fail 21 Feb 2008 60,137 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre is old and perished badly in walls

Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,057 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 58,057 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,094 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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F247 KOD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 F247 KOD, 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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F247 KOD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1989.

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