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F365 GEA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,735 mi
Last recorded136,735 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF365 GEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 136,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight leak from nearside front swivel joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 136,712 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top side chassis rail in front of a frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 131,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Movement in swivel hub

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

No fan cowling

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 131,455 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Under brake master cylinder (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Movement in swivel hub

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

No fan cowling

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 128,810 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

multiple patches of welding have been carried out good and strong

Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and differentials leaking oil slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 120,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox front and rear diff and steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 114,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 114,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 107,002 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 107,002 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 106,154 miles

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

coolant pipe rubbing on steering

Fail 24 Mar 2018 106,154 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

coolant pipe rubbing on steering

Pass 5 Apr 2017 104,521 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 104,473 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 99,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 96,977 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 96,977 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 93,941 miles

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

cooling fan exposed

Fail 21 Sep 2013 93,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

cooling fan exposed

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,072 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,072 miles

n/s front chassis leg corroded but not structual

Pass 16 Nov 2007 87,677 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 86,724 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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F365 GEA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F365 GEA, 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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F365 GEA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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