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F622 MSH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

145,191 mi
Last recorded145,191 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF622 MSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 145,191 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft but rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Also slight play in bush from box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 142,354 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 139,627 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 139,590 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS, INNER / OUTER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULK HEAD (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING CUP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR PANEL (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 136,624 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 134,665 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 134,607 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED IN 2 PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 131,963 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 131,963 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH AREA IN TWO PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH AREA IN TWO PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength COIL SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front STEERING DAMPER BUSHES WORN

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 130,088 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 127,302 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 127,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS CORRODED IN 2 PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 123,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis on previous welded area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 123,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis on previous welded area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 123,291 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 123,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,080 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 121,310 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 119,835 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 119,835 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 119,336 miles

Hand Brake Warning Light Inoperative

N/s & O/s Front Axle Seals Weaping

Oil Leak Engine

Oil Leak GearBox

Fail 4 Oct 2012 119,336 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Hand Brake Warning Light Inoperative

N/s & O/s Front Axle Seals Weaping

Oil Leak Engine

Oil Leak GearBox

Pass 26 Nov 2011 116,648 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 119,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 114,656 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 114,642 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 114,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 112,833 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 112,821 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 111,998 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 11,983 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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F622 MSH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 F622 MSH, 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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F622 MSH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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