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F619 SMU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

217,716 mi
Last recorded217,716 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF619 SMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 217,716 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 217,563 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 217,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 216,166 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust leaks

steering drop arm play/gaiter

Pass 1 Mar 2021 214,090 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight body/chassis corrosion

slight movement in the steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2020 212,078 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight body corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2019 211,097 miles

Coil spring corroded all four Coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2018 207,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2017 204,062 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

steering centre drag link ball joint has slight movement

Pass 1 Mar 2016 201,916 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Offside Front hub has slight seepage of grease

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

all tyre showing signs of deterioration

rear diff upper attachment ball joint gaiter split

Fail 24 Feb 2016 201,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Offside Front hub has slight seepage of grease

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

all tyre showing signs of deterioration

rear diff upper attachment ball joint gaiter split

Pass 9 Feb 2015 199,015 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front prop shaft rear uj worn

nsf tyre perished

osf hub oil seal leaking

Fail 4 Feb 2015 199,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front prop shaft rear uj worn

nsf tyre perished

osf hub oil seal leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2013 195,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 195,190 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 191,481 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 191,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 16 Apr 2011 187,789 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 187,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 184,146 miles

near side rear door wont open

several suspension / axle components rusting

towbar removed

Fail 17 Mar 2010 184,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

near side rear door wont open

several suspension / axle components rusting

Pass 2 May 2008 183,223 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 177,825 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 177,825 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 174,680 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 174,680 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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F619 SMU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 F619 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.

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What year was F619 SMU registered?

F619 SMU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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