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F597 UDE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,591 mi
Last recorded146,591 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 UDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 146,591 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 31 Jan 2015 146,591 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement at N/S/R w/bearing

B/Discs getting abit corroded

Bonnet cable broken

Centre exhaust union getting abit loose

Excessive corrosion and holes at N/S/R end chassis areas (NOT within fail limits at time of test)

Front to rear chassis, crossmember and outriggers getting corroded

Hazard lights appear abit dim when operating

Slight freeplay at steering

Fail 23 Jan 2015 146,591 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Appears to be slight wear and movement at N/S/R w/bearing

B/Discs getting abit corroded

Bonnet cable broken

Centre exhaust union getting abit loose

Excessive corrosion and holes at N/S/R end chassis areas (NOT within fail limits at time of test)

Front to rear chassis, crossmember and outriggers getting corroded

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION STARTING TO GET ABIT POOR

Hazard lights appear abit dim when operating

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight freeplay at steering

Pass 13 Jul 2013 146,591 miles

Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode.

Rear brake pads appear worn.

Slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing.

Slight play at steering drop arm ball joint.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 146,591 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode.

Rear brake pads appear worn.

Slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing.

Slight play at steering drop arm ball joint.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 138,987 miles

ADVISE POSSIBLE FAULT WITH HORN CONTROL

Fail 3 Nov 2009 138,954 miles

Centre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear propshaft missing

Pass 3 Sep 2007 134,347 miles

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

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

front number plate condition

n/s/r tyre wall damage

o/s/r hub seal leak

park brake reserve travel

Fail 3 Sep 2007 134,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate condition

n/s wiper blade condition

n/s/f tyre wall damage

o/s/r hub seal slight leak

park brake reserve travel

Pass 10 Apr 2006 117,204 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2006 116,726 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE FRONT PROPSHAFT BOLTS LOOSE

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

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

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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F597 UDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F597 UDE, 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 F597 UDE registered?

F597 UDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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