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F603 KDM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,081 mi
Last recorded146,081 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF603 KDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 146,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 144,359 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door aperture to floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail supporting floor running across vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door aperture to floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box area, benefit of doubt given (2.1.5 (a))

service brake only just meets required figure

Fail 28 Mar 2024 144,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door aperture to floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail supporting floor running across vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door aperture to floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area, benefit of doubt given (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 141,027 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 138,006 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 136,688 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 136,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 132,508 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 131,240 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 131,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 128,760 miles

General chassis corrosion

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 128,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking Centre of vehicle above chassis rail (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

General chassis corrosion

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 125,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 124,841 miles

Body corroded in several places

Chassis corroded in several places.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 123,401 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump pipe leaking slightly from union.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 123,400 miles

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

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Bonnet release handle damaged/opening bonnet difficult.

Both rear bump stops missing

Both rear shock absorbers poor.

Cetre body mounts crossmember corroded.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Near side front brake disc poor.

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 119,311 miles

Bonnet Release handle Broken - Difficult To open.

Both front brake discs pitted.

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 119,308 miles

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

Bonnet Release handle Broken - Difficult To open.

Both front brake discs pitted.

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 117,606 miles

corrosion on rear crossmember

slight play in steering box

steering box weeping

Fail 23 Oct 2010 117,606 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on rear crossmember

slight play in steering box

steering box weeping

Pass 19 Oct 2009 116,448 miles

corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex

nearside rear chassis leg close to corrosion limit near crossmember

no seat belts fitted to boot seats

power steering pump weeping

rear centre seatbelt not visible to test

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

surface corrosion on both rear chassis legs

Pass 21 Oct 2008 113,878 miles

Oil leak

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 20 Oct 2008 113,853 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 111,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Oct 2006 107,071 miles

:A: frame bushes worn rear suspention

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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F603 KDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 F603 KDM, 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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F603 KDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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