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F387 HWB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,906 mi
Last recorded93,906 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF387 HWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 93,906 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 93,772 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 93,594 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 93,561 miles

surface corrossion to all underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,397 miles

Front both swivel balls leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion throughout

Fail 6 Nov 2021 93,386 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all vehicle heavily under sealed

both swivel balls leaking

corrosion around n/s body mounts

corrosion out through out vehicle

o/s seat tub slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,087 miles

both front swivels balls leaking

both seat tubs slight corrosion

slight gearbox leak

Fail 4 Aug 2020 93,084 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both innerwings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all chassis corrosion and suspension mounts

both diff seals leaking but not going onto discs

both seat tub slight corrosion

corrosion behind bulk head

gear box leak

light cluster loose

Pass 10 Aug 2019 92,798 miles

both swivel balls leaking

slight corrosion on inside of both doors, seat tubs

slight corrosion to all chassis

slight corrosion to all suspension components

slight oil leak form gearbox

Fail 7 Aug 2019 92,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, chalked yellow in 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both swivel balls leaking

slight corrosion on inside of both doors, seat tubs

slight corrosion to all chassis

slight corrosion to all suspension components

slight oil leak form gearbox

Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,111 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front swivel balls leaking

slight corrosion behind front wheel offside

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,609 miles

both blades detertiorating

Pass 21 Nov 2015 91,291 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

both front swivels leaking slightly

slight play offside front swivel

Pass 16 Aug 2014 90,520 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

both swivel joints leaking slightly

slight play in offside swivel ball

Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,745 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

both front swivels leaking slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2013 89,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

both front swivels leaking slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2012 88,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes corroded

all outriggers corroded rear x member corroded

allchassis railscorroded

exaust corroded

head light lenses faded

o/s seat beltfrayed

Pass 11 Jul 2012 88,795 miles

all brake pipes corroded

all outriggers corroded rear x member corroded

allchassis railscorroded

exaust corroded

head light lenses faded

o/s seat beltfrayed

Pass 18 Jun 2011 88,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipescorroded

all chassis rails corroded

front head lights faded

front prop worn

n/sdoor mirror cracked

seat belts frayed

Fail 18 Jun 2011 88,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipescorroded

all chassis rails corroded

front head lights faded

front prop worn

n/sdoor mirror cracked

seat belts frayed

Fail 12 Jul 2010 85,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

smell of diesel

Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,850 miles

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

smell of diesel

Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,160 miles

rear hub appears to have a slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 78,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 78,574 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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F387 HWB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 F387 HWB, 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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F387 HWB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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