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F59 GMA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

10,042 mi
Last recorded10,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF59 GMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 10,042 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 10,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 9,897 miles

FUEL TANK IS CORRODED

Fluid leak, but not excessive VARIOUS OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 7,080 miles

Bonnet secondary device not working

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 7,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bushes missing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering component fractured to the extent that steering is affected Steering linkage connecting front hubs insecure and bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet secondary device not working

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 4,979 miles

Bonnet cable is stiff in operation

Fail 9 Apr 2020 4,975 miles

Emissions not tested due to silencer leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Rod clamp bolts are missing allowing play (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet cable is stiff in operation

Pass 16 Sep 2016 4,049 miles

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

Oil leak ()

speedometer bounces

Fail 7 Sep 2016 4,049 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp switch / wiring faulty (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stays on (1.3.2f)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel sideways (2.1.2b)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

speedometer bounces

Pass 15 Sep 2015 2,069 miles

N/s/f tyre perished

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014
Fail 17 Sep 2014

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 147,661 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2012 144,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 144,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 141,695 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 139,278 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 137,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2008 137,214 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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 136,714 miles

1o/s front tyre sidewall cracking.2.o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 136,095 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 135,126 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 135,122 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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F59 GMA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 F59 GMA, 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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F59 GMA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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