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F556 DMS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,000 mi
Last recorded180,000 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 DMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 180,000 miles

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

Front swivel slight play

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

baulk head rusted / holed outwith 30 cm

brake dust shields missing

chassis / body / plated / welded

drive / fan belt may need adjustment

overall vehicle condition poor

pedal rubber missing

surface rust / baulk head / chassis/ mechanical components

Fail 14 Apr 2022 180,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt missing not bolted to floor (7.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

baulk head holed out with 30cm

brake dust shield missing

chassis / body / welded and plated

clutch pedal rubber missing

drive / fan belt may need adjustment

floor sections holed [bolt in panels]

overall vehicle condition poor

seat boxes rusted / poor condition

surface rust / baulk head / chassis / mechanical components

Fail 9 Apr 2022 180,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake dust shield missing

chassis / body / welded and plated

clutch pedal rubber missing

drive / fan belt may need adjustment

surface rust / baulk head / chassis / mechanical components

Fail 10 Jan 2022 180,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (chalk marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded upper bulk head area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and outrigger - chalk marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough while rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced anchor corroded off (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced battery box (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

bulkhead corroded in various areas

nearside "A" pillar corroded but outwith 30cm of a load bearing component

Pass 13 Jan 2021 180,000 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front body mountings slightly corroded

rear chassis brace slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 180,000 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play chalk marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front body mountings slightly corroded

rear chassis brace slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 180,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 180,000 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 180,000 miles

chassis and floor slightly corroded

inner wing badly rusted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 180,000 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

chassis and floor slightly corroded

inner wing badly rusted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 180,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 179,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 174,997 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 17,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 161,910 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 149,388 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 142,868 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 125,158 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F556 DMS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F556 DMS, 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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F556 DMS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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