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F515 MVU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,230 mi
Last recorded115,230 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF515 MVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 115,230 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 115,116 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 115,004 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 114,962 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 114,934 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,312 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake coming up high

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight leak at o/s front hub

Pass 4 Oct 2017 107,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by toe bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by toe bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake discs pitted

Slight rusting at n/s seat belt mounting

Pass 29 Jul 2015 104,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 100,952 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 May 2012 96,816 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 92,670 miles

Centre rear view mirror missing.

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

Pass 5 May 2010 90,802 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 85,019 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 84,961 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s and o/s front swivel housings leaking

no plate lights dim

o/s/f floor corroded

rear shock absorber bushes worn

slight leak from steering box

surface corrossion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2008 80,342 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 80,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 76,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 76,388 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 71,951 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 71,951 miles

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s caliper brake pipe corroded

n/s r axle brake pipe corroded

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 MVU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 F515 MVU registered?

F515 MVU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 July 1989.

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