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F505 MVU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

207,767 mi
Last recorded207,767 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 MVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 207,767 miles

under car been undersealed hiding brake pipes and any corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2024 206,111 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 204,037 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 203,990 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 203,351 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 203,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 202,425 miles

Nearside Front dipped beam was slow to come on investigate and rectify

possible leak at rear of fuel pump

wiring loom was rubbing through on front prop shaft cable tied temp measure

Pass 2 Jun 2020 201,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2020

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 201,699 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 201,695 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wiring chafing on front prop shsaft (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Steering arm modification unsafe panhard rod mount bolt missing o/s front (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft badly damaged uj badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet not clipped (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2011 201,347 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 200,733 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 198,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 196,438 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 192,703 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 192,109 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 192,109 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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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F505 MVU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F505 MVU, 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 F505 MVU registered?

F505 MVU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is F505 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F505 MVU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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