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F645 XAF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,557 mi
Last recorded125,557 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF645 XAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 125,557 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicle Underside Has Surface Corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2024 124,572 miles

Nearside Rear leaking hub seal.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 123,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 122,450 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower door hinge mount corroded but not excessively

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2021 120,947 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower - door hinge mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 120,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower - door hinge mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear chassis closing panel corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fuel spill off pipes damp

Pass 6 Mar 2020 120,187 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 120,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumper mount area - visible from inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible from inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 119,224 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 119,224 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 117,807 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 117,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 116,382 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 116,198 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 116,196 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s head light not fitted correctly

oil cooler pipe leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 115,185 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 115,185 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 114,120 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 114,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 112,204 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 109,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 107,354 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 107,354 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 104,883 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 101,602 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 101,602 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 97,920 miles

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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F645 XAF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F645 XAF, 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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F645 XAF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 1989.

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