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F27 MUD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,410 mi
Last recorded52,410 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF27 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 52,410 miles

Both front seat belts,webbing frayed.

Front number plate cracked.

All coil springs corroded slightly.

Front shock absorber lower bushes starting to crack.

Radius arm bushes chassis end starting to crack.

Rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes worn.

Trailing arm triangle bushes starting to crack.

Pass 21 Mar 2024 52,248 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 51,803 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Front caliper metal link pipes slightly corroded.

Front wiper blades smearing.

Patches of corrosion on rear chassis cross member.

Trailing arm triangle bushes starting to separate.

Fail 5 Apr 2023 51,803 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe to silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

All coil springs corroded.

Front caliper metal link pipes slightly corroded.

Front wiper blades smearing.

Patches of corrosion on rear chassis cross member.

Trailing arm triangle bushes starting to separate.

Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,508 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,097 miles

Clutch hose ferrule corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked in two places. (0.1 (b))

Front doors, Chassis, Rear axle and battery tray all corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,719 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle wet on under side

Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,281 miles

corrosion building underneath

Fail 5 Apr 2018 50,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

corrosion building underneath

Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,799 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,502 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,152 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewall

Fail 17 Mar 2015 49,152 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,732 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,316 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,660 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,913 miles

slight exhaust leak at front

slight leak at steering box

Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,171 miles

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

exhaust blowing from joint between offside down pipe and exhuast manifold

front axle has slight oil from both outer swivel points

Fail 9 Feb 2010 46,171 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

exhaust blowing from joint between offside down pipe and exhuast manifold

front axle has slight oil from both outer swivel points

Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,198 miles

SLIGHT LEAK AT STEERING BOX

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,278 miles

both front shocker turruts corroded

rear number plate starting to fade

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,251 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 43,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front steering tractor joints leaking

H.C emission readings high and close the limits

N/S rear differential/axle excessively leaking at wheel bearing area

Petrol cap seal perished

Rear registration plate faded water marked

Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,308 miles

oil leak

slight rusting to chassis

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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F27 MUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F27 MUD, 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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F27 MUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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