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F398 CSK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

142,413 mi
Last recorded142,413 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF398 CSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 142,413 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 142,407 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2025 141,673 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 141,670 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 138,363 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 138,347 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 137,788 miles

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

horn crackling

Pass 23 May 2022 137,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp dim

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 May 2022 137,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2021 137,240 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

main beam switch faulty but functional

Fail 28 Apr 2021 137,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

main beam switch faulty but functional

Pass 7 May 2020 137,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

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

tow bar fitted but no socket fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2020 137,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on when side light switched on (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on when side lights switched on (4.3.3 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop rear uj (marked) (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

tow bar fitted but no socket fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 136,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

rear cross member corroded

steering Colum ujs have play

Fail 25 Apr 2019 136,469 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering shock absorber mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake lights applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

rear cross member corroded

steering Colum ujs have play

Pass 1 May 2018 135,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on the caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

the fuel tank is damp

Fail 1 May 2018 135,282 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from the front to the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on the caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

the fuel tank is damp

Pass 21 Apr 2017 131,268 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind coil spring (2.4.A.3)

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

steering damper loose

Fail 20 Apr 2017 131,266 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind coil spring (2.4.A.3)

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

steering damper loose

Pass 22 Apr 2016 128,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 128,899 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering at shock mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 124,475 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 24 Apr 2015 124,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 11 Oct 2013 119,493 miles

adfvise front metal brake pipe starting to show slight signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2012 14,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight misting of oil on rear suspension unit

Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight misting of oil on rear suspension unit

Pass 18 Oct 2011 9,106 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 253 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 123,767 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 119,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 119,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 118,365 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 114,525 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 109,628 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F398 CSK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 F398 CSK, 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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F398 CSK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1989.

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