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F538 PNK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

187,171 mi
Last recorded187,171 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF538 PNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 187,171 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 187,157 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 87,105 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 186,955 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 186,740 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 186,730 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 186,621 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 186,505 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 186,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 186,187 miles

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

slight power steering fluid leak from steering box

Fail 3 Jun 2010 186,168 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight power steering fluid leak from steering box

Pass 26 May 2009 185,957 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 185,836 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 185,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 185,721 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 185,100 miles

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

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

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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F538 PNK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F538 PNK, 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

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What year was F538 PNK registered?

F538 PNK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1989.

Is F538 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F538 PNK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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