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F518 ORY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

51,580 mi
Last recorded51,580 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 ORY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 51,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 51,038 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 49,988 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 48,996 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 48,168 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 47,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 46,397 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 45,026 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,578 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 42,107 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,706 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,645 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 37,003 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,528 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 34,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 34,005 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 34,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 33,401 miles

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

handbrake lever near io end of travel

nearside front hub has slight grease leak

slight leak from steering box

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,307 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,847 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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F518 ORY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 F518 ORY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F518 ORY?

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What year was F518 ORY registered?

F518 ORY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F518 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F518 ORY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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