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F267 KOD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,740 mi
Last recorded87,740 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF267 KOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2022 87,740 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded and holed upper tie rod mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded and holed upper tie rod mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front and rear gaiters perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front floor holed and corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor holed and corroded

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seals leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle leaks rear case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis @ shock and spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion through entire chassis ? (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis @ shock and spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion through entire chassis ? (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 87,317 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear rod end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump area leak (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis @ shock and spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion through entire chassis ? (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis @ shock and spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion through entire chassis ? (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seals leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle leaks rear case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,386 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrossiion through entire chassis ? (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 83,385 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrossiion through entire chassis ? (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 83,382 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excess swivel play (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned front rod end (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper and lower spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper and lower spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail propshaft rear u/j excessive play (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 80,898 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 80,897 miles

Brake performance not tested due leakand excessive pad/disc wear (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,287 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 78,287 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 76,003 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 76,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,561 miles

All of rear chassis slightly corroded

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

Wheels and tyres are slightly wider than wheel arches

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,212 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,737 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,772 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 47,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,882 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,573 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,505 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,172 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Engine mounting spongy due to oil leaking on to rubber But not insecure

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 34,172 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Engine mounting spongy due to oil leaking on to rubber But not insecure

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 33,848 miles

Chassis heavily corroded but not holed

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 33,848 miles

Chassis heavily corroded but not holed

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,510 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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F267 KOD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F267 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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F267 KOD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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