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F492 MNK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

208,108 mi
Last recorded208,108 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF492 MNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 208,108 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil leaking on to disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bolt missing on driveshaft casing

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 206,229 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 204,609 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear Brake pipes are corroded, covered in grease or other material

Fuel filler pipes are slightly damp

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

Offside front Slight dampness around the axle at the rear

Offside rear Slight dampness around the axle at the rear

Slight play in the steering box / system

oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Fail 3 Sep 2024 204,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear Brake pipes are corroded, covered in grease or other material

Fuel filler pipes are slightly damp

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

Offside front Slight dampness around the axle at the rear

Offside rear Slight dampness around the axle at the rear

Slight play in the steering box / system

oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Pass 21 Oct 2023 203,979 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Front brake discs are pitted, corroded, scored, worn but not seriously weakened

Fuel filler pipes are slightly damp

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Hand brake met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

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

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

Offside front Slight dampness around the axle at the rear

Offside rear Slight dampness around the axle at the rear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Rear brake discs are pitted, corroded, scored, worn but not seriously weakened

Fail 21 Oct 2023 203,979 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements parking brake is locked on (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Front brake discs are pitted, corroded, scored, worn but not seriously weakened

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

Offside front Slight dampness around the axle at the rear

Offside rear Slight dampness around the axle at the rear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Rear brake discs are pitted, corroded, scored, worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Aug 2021 203,713 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake discs are pitted, corroded, scored, worn but not seriously weakened

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

Offside front Slight dampness around the axle at the rear

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 203,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake discs are pitted, corroded, scored, worn but not seriously weakened

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

Offside front Slight dampness around the axle at the rear

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 203,370 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 203,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER MISSING (2.7.2a)

OIL LEAKS ENGINE,REAR BRAKE DUST SHEILDS MISSING

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 203,258 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER MISSING (2.7.2a)

OIL LEAKS ENGINE,REAR BRAKE DUST SHEILDS MISSING

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 203,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 201,299 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 201,299 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 196,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 193,204 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 193,048 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 188,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak noted

Fail 13 Jun 2011 188,068 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front shockers fitted incorrectly

breather adrift

excessive play in front prop slider

gearbox fluid leak

n/s washer not reaching wiped area

play in front prop front u.j joint

play in rear prop rear U.J joint

Pass 19 Jun 2010 185,576 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 185,576 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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F492 MNK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F492 MNK, 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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F492 MNK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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