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F661 KAP

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,378 mi
Last recorded26,378 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF661 KAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 26,378 miles

all four coil springs corroded

n/s and o/s chassie corroded and been painted

slight oil leaks

Pass 1 Aug 2023 25,036 miles

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

all four coil springs corroded

both front hubseals damp

fuel tank corroded

n/s and o/s chassie been painted

oil leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2022 23,028 miles

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

steering damper bush deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2022 23,024 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play movement in steering rod to drag link end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

steering damper bush deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2021 16,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from offside and nearside swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside spring mounting areas corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside trailing arm mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded and has patch repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 16,888 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from offside and nearside swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside spring mounting areas corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside trailing arm mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded and has patch repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 9,684 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 6,888 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Rear Tyres perished

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 6,817 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyres perished

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 3,796 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 10 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 87,509 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 87,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,956 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 74,080 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 71,679 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 71,679 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 67,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 59,617 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 52,961 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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F661 KAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F661 KAP, 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 F661 KAP registered?

F661 KAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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