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F515 DKH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,000 mi
Last recorded200,000 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF515 DKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 200,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 200,000 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 200,000 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 200,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle moumting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 200,000 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 200,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible lamp dips to right (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed near A frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements position lights go off when dip beam applied (4.2.2 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 200,000 miles

slight movement at drop arm link splines

slight wear in lower steering column universal joint

Pass 6 Feb 2019 200,000 miles

rear prop shaft universal joint has slight movement

Pass 9 Feb 2018 200,000 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 200,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 196,896 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 192,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 185,981 miles

slight leak from steering box area

Pass 14 Apr 2011 183,794 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 183,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 183,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 177,961 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 173,641 miles

drivers side floor pan slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

slight play drop arm ball joint

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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F515 DKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol 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 F515 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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F515 DKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1989.

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