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F487 KGP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,345 mi
Last recorded215,345 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF487 KGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 215,345 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 197,235 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 179,857 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 158,244 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 134,031 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 121,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 95,860 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,465 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 79,400 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal travel

Pass 1 Jul 2017 62,816 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox/engine ()

Spare tyre defective loose ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 62,677 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox/engine ()

Spare tyre defective loose ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,352 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front prop shaft rear joint worn

rear gearbox mounts split

Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,516 miles

oil leak from gearbox and rear diff.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 9,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak from gearbox and rear diff.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 297,121 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 297,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 284,163 miles

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 284,163 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 269,530 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 257,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 257,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 243,708 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 243,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 230,429 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 217,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 217,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 202,184 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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F487 KGP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F487 KGP, 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 F487 KGP registered?

F487 KGP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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