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1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF418 URL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 99,930 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 99,312 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 98,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 98,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 96,904 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 96,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 96,798 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 94,799 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Door slam damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 92,774 miles

Central Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Above rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Damage from door slam (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 May 2018 92,774 miles

Central Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Above rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Damage from door slam (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,164 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Light damage from door slam (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 87,882 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 86,133 miles

Front bumper missing at time of test

Front windows have high level of tint

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,133 miles

Front bumper missing at time of test

Front windows have high level of tint

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,027 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,491 miles

various oil leaks

various points of corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area

vehicle fitted with offroad tyres

Fail 15 Sep 2012 85,491 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear section of exhaust missing

various oil leaks

various points of corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area

vehicle fitted with offroad tyres

Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,491 miles

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

general chassis corrosion

Pass 29 May 2009 84,734 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 84,734 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 84,137 miles

2 x front flexi hoses cracking

2 x rear bump stops missing

o.s door mirror glass cracked ( not distorting view to rear )

o.s.r braje slighly binding

oil evident around transmission brake back plate

slight play in drop arm and n.s draglink joints

Fail 23 May 2008 84,137 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

2 x front flexi hoses cracking

2 x rear bump stops missing

o.s door mirror glass cracked ( not distorting view to rear )

o.s.r braje slighly binding

oil evident around transmission brake back plate

slight play in drop arm and n.s draglink joints

Pass 23 May 2007 83,525 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 83,525 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 82,152 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 82,152 miles

Centre Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Outer Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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F418 URL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F418 URL, 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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F418 URL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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