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F550 KDS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

208,241 mi
Last recorded208,241 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF550 KDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 208,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 208,222 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 205,034 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 205,016 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle 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 26 Sep 2024 200,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 200,712 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 197,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 193,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 193,113 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play also rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 189,652 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 189,636 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 186,385 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 186,370 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

bonnet release cable siezed

Pass 17 Sep 2019 183,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 178,099 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 173,116 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 173,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 168,849 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 166,068 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 163,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 150,378 miles

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

all disc brake backplates corroded & distorted

Pass 23 Nov 2011 146,230 miles

metal brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Feb 2007 143,449 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 139,882 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 139,882 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F550 KDS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 F550 KDS, 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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F550 KDS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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