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F707 OAS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,368 mi
Last recorded85,368 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF707 OAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 85,368 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 85,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 30kg (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering box insecure nut on steering box loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 82,270 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,598 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

dash board insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2022 80,547 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermittant (4.2.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

dash board insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2022 80,547 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermittant (4.2.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

dash board insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 75,538 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 75,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 70,526 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 70,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 64,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,831 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,776 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 63,776 miles

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 62,933 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,933 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s swivel hubs have slight seepage of oil

Fail 9 Nov 2013 61,678 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

n/s and o/s swivel hubs have slight seepage of oil

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,318 miles

BRAKE LIGHT ON

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 65,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2006 60,907 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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F707 OAS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F707 OAS, 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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F707 OAS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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