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F299 HAO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,902 mi
Last recorded162,902 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF299 HAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 162,902 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2026 162,902 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 159,741 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 150,201 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 146,172 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 145,532 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 145,300 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 144,813 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 144,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 140,022 miles

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2016 136,231 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside and offside front floors slightly corroded in areas

Pass 7 Jul 2015 131,279 miles

offside front hub seal slight oil weep

offside front outrigger slightly corroded

rear diff seal slight oil weep

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2014 122,224 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 122,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 118,289 miles

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

all underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

all underside showing signs of corrosion

exhaust deteriorated

fuel filler mounting panel corrioded

o/s and n/s front swivels leaking slightly

o/s and n/s wipers have limited travel

Fail 1 Mar 2013 118,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

all underside showing signs of corrosion

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2012 117,293 miles

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

all underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2012 117,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

all underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2011 115,809 miles

slight leak on o/s and n/s front swivel joints

slight pitting on o/s and n/s front brake discs

Fail 7 Jan 2011 115,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight leak on o/s and n/s front swivel joints

slight pitting on o/s and n/s front brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2009 112,971 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 112,946 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 110,694 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 110,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 109,400 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 109,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F299 HAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F299 HAO, 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 F299 HAO registered?

F299 HAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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