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F682 RRY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,452 mi
Last recorded95,452 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF682 RRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 95,452 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 78,999 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,164 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 76,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 74,401 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,842 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,582 miles

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,582 miles

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,559 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 61,094 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 60,241 miles

Nearside front brake disc corroded

Offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 19 May 2009 60,241 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake disc corroded

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

Offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,298 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 55,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 47,773 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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F682 RRY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F682 RRY, 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 F682 RRY registered?

F682 RRY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F682 RRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F682 RRY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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