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F276 MTT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

220,040 mi
Last recorded220,040 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF276 MTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 220,040 miles

Chassis has various areas of corrosion / swollen

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 220,040 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Front to rear pipe at risk of failing (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at various areas very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Anti roll bar mounting area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis = marked at arm mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play At steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Chassis has various areas of corrosion / swollen

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 216,490 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 216,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 212,563 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

both front swivel housing has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2023 207,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket loose

Fail 9 Jan 2023 207,777 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bull bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel adjustment / brake pedal travel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front axle swivel leaking

rear exhaust braket loose

Offside Front Outer drive shaft cap missing

Pass 18 Jan 2022 202,239 miles

oil leak

sun strip fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2022 202,239 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

oil leak

sun strip fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 196,919 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 196,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 187,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 175,075 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 163,402 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp reflectors slight corrosion but does not affect visibilty (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 151,468 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 150,593 miles

Offside Rear bump stop is missing

Fail 6 Aug 2016 150,593 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop is missing

Fail 12 Jul 2016 150,453 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis in multiple places (6.6.6)

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

NSR and OSF tyres are splitting in the tread.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear bump stop is missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 149,261 miles

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

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

both front tyres cuts in sidewall

engine oil low

Fail 13 Jul 2015 149,261 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

both front tyres cuts in sidewall

engine oil low

Pass 8 Jul 2014 148,155 miles

oil damp mist around steering box

Fail 13 May 2014 148,152 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both front dooor pillars rust holed

front prop uj worn rear prop uj worn

Pass 30 Jan 2013 145,423 miles

near side frontand off side front door rusted through

off side front door pillar rusted through

Fail 28 Jan 2013 145,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

near side frontand off side front door rusted through

off side front door pillar rusted through

Pass 1 Sep 2011 144,214 miles

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

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

all doors rust holed

both front seat belts webbing worn

Fail 31 Aug 2011 144,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all doors rust holed

both front seat belts webbing worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 142,920 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 142,920 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 141,184 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 141,184 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 136,494 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 131,003 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 126,425 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 126,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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F276 MTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F276 MTT, 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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F276 MTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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