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F683 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

150,887 mi
Last recorded150,887 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 150,887 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive minor desiel leak from injector leak off pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has light corrosion on chassis.

Fail 23 Jan 2026 150,870 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Linkage coupling loose/play - next to drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine oil pressure lamp on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Oil contamination (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning Belt in very poor condition (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil **Almost excessive** (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil **Almost excessive** (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front brake hose contaminated with oil

Oil leak, but not excessive **Multiple leaks** Almost excessive** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering damper insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2025 147,615 miles

Front both front wheels fouling the inner wheel arches on full -lock steering.

Nearside Front slight oil leak at swivel/ hub

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

Nearside Rear trailing link rod bush perishing

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

Offside Front slight oil leak at swivel/ hub

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

Offside Rear trailing link rod bush perishing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear slight oil leak at banjo axle

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four tyres (5.2.3 (f))

slight oil leak under transfer box

Pass 5 Jun 2023 147,417 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 147,412 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 144,456 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 143,528 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion to body mount

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp but no sign of a leak

Fail 14 Oct 2020 143,528 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion to body mount

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp but no sign of a leak

Pass 18 Sep 2019 141,851 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear possible leak from hub seal

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 141,796 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear possible leak from hub seal

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 139,629 miles

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

vehicle has been welded in most places

Fail 25 Aug 2018 139,626 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both halogen lamps converted to led (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle has been welded in most places

Pass 12 Jul 2017 137,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner chassis, outside prescribed areas

Fail 5 Jul 2017 137,640 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint swivel joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner chassis, outside prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jul 2016 134,657 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 133,486 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 131,930 miles

both front chassis outriggers slightly corroded

both front floor pans corroded

n/s/r chassis corroded

p/a/s leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 128,412 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 122,026 miles

both front ? mark bushs worn

Fail 20 Jul 2012 122,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front ? mark bushs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 120,304 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 117,015 miles

n/s/f ? mark bushs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 116,875 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 116,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 114,549 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 114,544 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 109,828 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 107,548 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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F683 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 F683 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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F683 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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