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F429 FGK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,776 mi
Last recorded154,776 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF429 FGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 154,776 miles

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

Coolant leak bottom water pump hose ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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 Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 153,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and transfer box slight leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis outriggers corroded both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 151,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Out rigger corroded

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

Offside Rear Out rigger corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2022 151,993 miles

Direction indicator not working possible earth fault ? n/s indicator interfering with o/s indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel oil contamination in drum (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Both front hubs leaking slightly

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis corrosion, not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear axle leaking oil into brake drum

Pass 27 Aug 2021 150,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front hubs leaking slightly

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 150,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front hubs leaking slightly

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 149,850 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes across rear axle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 149,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slight oil leak from hub

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from hub

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes across rear axle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 149,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 147,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 147,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 146,859 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 146,199 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 144,470 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 142,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis has surface corroision

Pass 28 Jan 2013 142,551 miles

slight weeping from n/s/f hub assembly

Pass 13 Mar 2012 141,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 137,099 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 132,122 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 124,179 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 117,946 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 111,973 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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F429 FGK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 F429 FGK, 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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What year was F429 FGK registered?

F429 FGK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1989.

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