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F264 KDV

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,492 mi
Last recorded187,492 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF264 KDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 187,492 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 4 Jul 2025 187,486 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member/chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Jul 2024 184,156 miles

Offside Front door corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 181,932 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides(all bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 178,388 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery tray starting to corrode

Fail 6 Sep 2021 178,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm, (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery tray corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 175,425 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 175,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 171,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front A-Pillar / Bulkhead covered in duct tape

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 166,749 miles

both front brake discs very corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2018 166,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger in 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake discs very corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 163,344 miles

floor corroded but appears to be repaired from inside

Pass 30 Aug 2016 161,234 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (2.7.4)

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

Front both doors corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres starting to crack

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front slight play in door hinge pin

brake pedal appears to have been welded to repair

items hanging from rear view mirror

oil leak

steering dampener bush worn

Fail 16 Aug 2016 161,234 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at steering dampener (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (2.7.4)

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

Front both doors corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres starting to crack

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front slight play in door hinge pin

brake pedal appears to have been welded to repair

items hanging from rear view mirror

oil leak

steering dampener bush worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 155,603 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack around tread

Fail 20 Aug 2015 155,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre starting to crack around tread

Pass 19 Aug 2014 150,541 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 150,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 144,722 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 144,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 140,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 140,565 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 134,856 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 134,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN ON EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F AND O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 30 Jul 2010 128,643 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 124,328 miles

large oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 117,174 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 116,935 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre cracked side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2007 111,240 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 110,962 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 106,541 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 104,689 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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F264 KDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F264 KDV, 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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F264 KDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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