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F25 ASH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,899 mi
Last recorded210,899 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 ASH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 210,899 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also n/s wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2026 210,895 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead holed around windscreen hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of chassis holed by central crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead holed around door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nut also loose (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also n/s wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded behind shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 201,136 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Offside Front Steering Box Weep

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2024 195,845 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 194,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2023 194,210 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 193,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 190,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 190,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 183,816 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 175,769 miles

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 168,027 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 161,521 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 154,495 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 154,495 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 149,118 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 149,118 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 144,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 144,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 139,727 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 132,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 124,015 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 115,350 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 115,313 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 107,001 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 107,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 98,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 91,538 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f hubs have oil leaks

Fail 2 Mar 2007 91,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 86,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front hub oil seal leaking slightly.

offside front hub oilseal leaking slightly

slight weapage from steering ram.

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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F25 ASH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F25 ASH, 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 F25 ASH registered?

F25 ASH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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