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F718 OPM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,952 mi
Last recorded8,952 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF718 OPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 8,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced starting to blister out (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 20 Feb 2024 3,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material little pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced blistering out (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 3,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material little pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced blistering out (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive braided hose from engine leaking on union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 158,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 158,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 158,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 158,412 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 158,412 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 158,387 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 158,352 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 158,334 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 158,245 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Genral Perrishing To All Suspension Bushes

Slight Oil Leak From Both Front Swivel Joints

Fail 21 Nov 2013 158,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Genral Perrishing To All Suspension Bushes

Slight Oil Leak From Both Front Swivel Joints

Pass 5 Dec 2012 157,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 156,180 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 156,180 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 155,085 miles

vehicle underbody light rust.

Pass 7 May 2009 148,601 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 134,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 118,648 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 105,282 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 105,282 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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F718 OPM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F718 OPM, 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 F718 OPM registered?

F718 OPM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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