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F636 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

204,821 mi
Last recorded204,821 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF636 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 204,821 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front prop shaft spines worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

rear outriggers repaired with angle iron

underside of vehicle underseal

Fail 9 Feb 2026 204,801 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle underseal

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front prop shaft spines worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

rear outriggers repaired with angle iron

Pass 12 Feb 2025 202,906 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside outriggers repaired with angle iron.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Underside covered undersealed

Fail 7 Feb 2025 202,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside outriggers repaired with angle iron.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Underside covered undersealed

Pass 24 Jan 2024 197,679 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear outrigger repaired with angle iron

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 31 Jan 2023 194,186 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Axle stailiser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear outrigger repaired with angle iron

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 24 Jan 2023 194,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Axle stailiser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear outrigger repaired with angle iron

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 26 Nov 2021 190,347 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

nearside and offside rear outrigger strengthened with angle iron

under side covered in underseal

Pass 4 Nov 2020 188,647 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main axle stabiliser mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

all underside covered in underseal

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 30 Oct 2020 188,617 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Towbar attachment defective fixing bolt/heads too small for corresponding holes (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main axle stabiliser mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

all underside covered in underseal

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 24 Apr 2019 185,630 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle upper stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met (16%)

Rear Extensive plated repairs to rear chassis, some possible suspect welds.

Fail 29 Nov 2018 185,567 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front and both rear tyres uneven wear

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil on steering box but not dripping

oil on steering pump but not dripping

Pass 4 Dec 2017 185,297 miles

Nearside Rear door stay insecure

Nearside head light lense faded

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear floor to door shut corroded

both front brake flexi hoses cracking

diesel on pump

oil on both swivles

oil on power steering box

oil on power steering pump

water pump leaking

Fail 4 Dec 2017 185,297 miles

Driver's door pillar insecure corroded (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed corroded (6.2.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe mount broken (7.1.1)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear door stay insecure

Nearside head light lense faded

Offside Rear floor to door shut corroded

both front brake flexi hoses cracking

diesel on pump

oil on both swivles

oil on power steering box

oil on power steering pump

water pump leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2016 184,772 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 184,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad engine water leak

Pass 3 Dec 2015 183,789 miles

both swivles leaking

engine oil leaks

fuel pump wet with diesel

offside front seat belt damaged

oil on power steering pump

oil on steering box

Fail 1 Dec 2015 183,789 miles

Front registration plate insecure broken (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both swivles leaking

engine oil leaks

fuel pump wet with diesel

offside front seat belt damaged

oil on power steering pump

oil on steering box

Pass 2 Dec 2014 182,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front wipers

nearside swivel leaking

offside swivel bad oil leak over tyre and back plate

Fail 2 Dec 2014 182,495 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front wipers

nearside swivel leaking

offside swivel bad oil leak over tyre and back plate

Pass 4 Dec 2013 181,070 miles

ADV EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNT LOOSE

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 181,070 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

ADV EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNT LOOSE

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 179,249 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 179,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 177,066 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 177,066 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 174,761 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 174,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 174,401 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Bulkhead / A-pillars corroded

Extensive surface corrosion present to underside

Near side front outrigger corroded

Nearside front floorpan corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 173,020 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 172,825 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 172,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2006 172,091 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 172,091 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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F636 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F636 SAC, 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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F636 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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