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F499 MKS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,011 mi
Last recorded168,011 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF499 MKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 168,011 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 162,576 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over extensive chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brake efficiency only just met

Fail 26 Feb 2025 162,576 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over extensive chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brake efficiency only just met

Pass 30 Nov 2023 153,650 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 153,647 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 150,422 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 150,417 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 141,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 133,188 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

driver seat very worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 130,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint a frame (2.4.G.2)

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

front swivel housings leaking slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2015 130,930 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure turret loose (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint a frame (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front swivel housings leaking slightly

Pass 27 May 2014 120,985 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 108,810 miles

o/s swivel leaking

Fail 14 Dec 2012 108,796 miles

Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s swivel leaking

Fail 10 Dec 2011 102,148 miles

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

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

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

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 102,148 miles

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

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

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 66,875 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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F499 MKS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F499 MKS, 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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F499 MKS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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