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F507 DKH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,422 mi
Last recorded205,422 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF507 DKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 205,422 miles

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

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

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

Rear offside and nearside chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2025 205,409 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear offside and nearside chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 198,122 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 189,611 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside. ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 181,067 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 173,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S Rear Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 165,802 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 159,402 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking, backing plate contaminated.

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 159,396 miles

Fuel hose leaking Dribble pipe from No1 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking, backing plate contaminated.

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 151,379 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 151,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 144,654 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 138,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Horn Is Poor.......

Nearside Front Hub O il Seal Leaking..

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

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belts not checked.

Steering system slightly tight slow to self centre.. (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 129,597 miles

Nearside hub oil seal leaking

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ALL upper and lower (2.7.4)

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

front exhaust support poor

Pass 12 Dec 2014 119,324 miles

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

flange bolts n/s/f axle tube need tightening ref oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 112,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 112,619 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 112,614 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 112,614 miles

Centre Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 103,382 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 103,382 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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F507 DKH 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 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 F507 DKH, 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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F507 DKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1989.

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