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F536 KLG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

142,216 mi
Last recorded142,216 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF536 KLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 142,216 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 137,099 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank outrigger rusty (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 132,060 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 127,047 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 126,934 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow bar and body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 121,939 miles

Nearside Front swivel has slight play

chassis has coating of surface rust

Pass 24 Feb 2021 117,505 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

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

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 114,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 112,022 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 112,022 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 112,004 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 111,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 111,220 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 110,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 109,325 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 108,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 105,026 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 102,356 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight Leak On Steering Box

Pass 5 Nov 2010 100,719 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 4 Nov 2010 100,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Oct 2009 99,146 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 97,461 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 90,791 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 87,991 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 85,544 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 85,506 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Mis-matched tyres across front axle. MIchelin Synchrone on O/S/F, Remould on N/S/F

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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F536 KLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F536 KLG, 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 F536 KLG registered?

F536 KLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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