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F613 SMU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,114 mi
Last recorded44,114 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF613 SMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 44,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 44,076 miles

Central Front SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING LINKAGE (IDLERS,STEERING BOX)

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ON TOP OF DIFF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside CENTER EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHTLY FOULING OIN CHASSIS MEMBER

Nearside Front Outer SWIVEL HOUSING SEAL LEAKING OIL

Offside Front Outer SWIVEL HOUSING OIL SEAL LEAKING OIL

Pass 1 Jun 2024 43,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 43,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 42,999 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 42,685 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 42,101 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 41,263 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 40,268 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 39,486 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 39,486 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 38,647 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers footwell corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2014 37,352 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 75,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 36,131 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,720 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 33,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 31,423 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,407 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 29,790 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 29,785 miles

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

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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F613 SMU 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 84%.

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 F613 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F613 SMU registered?

F613 SMU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F613 SMU safe to buy?

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