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F308 VDD

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

112,641 mi
Last recorded112,641 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF308 VDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 112,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 111,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 108,730 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 107,487 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 106,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 28 May 2020 105,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2019 104,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 103,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front hub seals wet

Pass 30 May 2017 102,905 miles

Front hub seals weeping

Nearside Front hub has play

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

Pass 20 May 2016 102,362 miles

both front hub seals weeping/leaking

play in n/s front hub

Pass 14 May 2015 101,829 miles

both front hub seals weaping

slight play in n/s front hub

Pass 20 May 2014 101,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front hub seals weaping

Pass 14 May 2013 101,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2012 100,319 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front hub seal leaking

slight play in n/s front hub pin

Pass 17 May 2011 99,884 miles

front steering protection bar corroded

nearside and offside front steering swivel joints slight play

Pass 6 May 2010 98,777 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

front lower bump bar badly corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 97,028 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front hub seals leaking

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 20 May 2008 94,359 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 94,359 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 91,620 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 88,711 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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F308 VDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 F308 VDD, 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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F308 VDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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