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F482 HDM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,428 mi
Last recorded175,428 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 HDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 175,428 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 175,336 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 175,295 miles

Coolant leak water pump hose. ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 175,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside sill corroded

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

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

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

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 175,172 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside sill corroded

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

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

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

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 175,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both front swivel joints have slight leaks

Fail 16 Nov 2021 175,036 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn frontmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rearmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor heavily corroded

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both front swivel joints have slight leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2020 174,725 miles

Front number plate worn

Rear both shocker casings worn away and corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 174,723 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both discs (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate worn

Offside Front Lower bulk head corroded

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

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

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

Rear both shocker casings worn away and corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 173,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 172,609 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 171,117 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 167,032 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 164,377 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 158,914 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front headlight aim borderline

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 153,222 miles

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

Front indicaters slightly discoloured

N/S Front brake hose had to be moved from chaffing the wheel

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 147,422 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 141,814 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns/r disc worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 135,336 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 135,322 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 127,083 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion present in chassis

headlamp aim lower liimit

Pass 14 May 2008 125,042 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

varying degrees of surface corrosion front to rear on suspension components and related mountings and front to rear chassis

Fail 14 May 2008 125,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

varying degrees of surface corrosion front to rear on suspension components and related mountings and front to rear chassis

Pass 5 Mar 2007 123,124 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight freeplay is the steering box drop arm.

Pass 25 Aug 2005 114,887 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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F482 HDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F482 HDM, 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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F482 HDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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