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F258 MTL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

223,982 mi
Last recorded223,982 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF258 MTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 223,982 miles

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

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

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) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 223,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 223,316 miles

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 221,375 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 215,335 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RUSTY IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch AUDIBLE WARNING ONLY (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment some pedal travel but not excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

signs of coolant stains/loss by radiator. recommend level checked regularly

Fail 21 Dec 2018 215,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

ALTERNATOR BELT MISSING. BATTERY DISCHARGING

METAL BRAKE PIPES RECOMMEND GREASE VUNERABLE CORNERS

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment some adjustment made (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 208,296 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 208,296 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 203,404 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2016 203,405 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 197,737 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front steering arm track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 191,588 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 191,587 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 180,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 179,881 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 179,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 179,876 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

general corrosion and repairs to rear chassis

Fail 5 Apr 2013 179,874 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

diesel smoke test not tested due to engine knocking and excessive smoke from exhaust.

Pass 7 Apr 2012 176,423 miles

Corrosion in offside floor outside prescribed areas.

Corrosion in rear chassis & crossmember outside prescribed areas.

Damage to windscreen outside swept areas.

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 176,422 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Corrosion in offside floor outside prescribed areas.

Corrosion in rear chassis & crossmember outside prescribed areas.

Damage to windscreen outside swept areas.

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 175,584 miles

Engine breather pipe disconnected.

Screen damaged outside swept areas.

Tow bar has been removed so corrosion on original failure is no longer in prescribed areas.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 175,422 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Engine breather pipe disconnected.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Screen damaged outside swept areas.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 169,921 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 166,507 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 161,221 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 161,221 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 159,316 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 159,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 156,025 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 156,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F258 MTL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 F258 MTL, 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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F258 MTL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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