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F683 LCD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

140,283 mi
Last recorded140,283 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF683 LCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 140,283 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 140,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead holed around top door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger behind mid silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

PAS pipes loose on front crossmember and rubbing on steering damper

Fail 5 Sep 2025 140,272 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor\Wheel Well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 138,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage power steering pump and pipes (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front prop rubbing exhaust flexi slighly

Fail 7 Jun 2024 138,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam Suspect wiring/earth fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking Heavy power steering leak from multiple places (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres heavily split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Front prop shaft fouling exhaust and has left damage to prop

Pass 11 May 2023 137,199 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

General Corrosion to chassis

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread(285/75R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread(285/75R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 137,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 137,193 miles

Brake performance not tested power steering does not work (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Ran out of fuel at start of emissions test. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat base is missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Belt has been removed (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Cut so it is no longer connected (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 137,193 miles

Body component insecure bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tow bar electrics not fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2020 137,192 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All front & Back (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 137,074 miles

All wheels protruding from body

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 137,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

All wheels protruding from body

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 135,498 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 133,089 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 133,089 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 131,302 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 131,195 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 125,779 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 125,779 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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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F683 LCD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 F683 LCD, 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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F683 LCD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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