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F583 GNW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,231 mi
Last recorded91,231 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF583 GNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 91,231 miles

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

Rear weep from rear diff

Small weep from front hub seals

Fail 25 Jun 2026 91,231 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear weep from rear diff

Small weep from front hub seals

Pass 27 Jun 2025 90,844 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 90,844 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 90,754 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2024 90,754 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 86,999 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 86,999 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose washer missing from wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,762 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2006 44,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 44,097 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 44,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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F583 GNW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F583 GNW, 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 F583 GNW registered?

F583 GNW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F583 GNW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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