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F798 KTO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

187,811 mi
Last recorded187,811 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF798 KTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2021 187,811 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges At bulkhead (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit At engine block (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling in a lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling in a lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering locking device missing Immediate drop arm ball joint locking device missing.(split pin) (2.1.3 (d))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts at propshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch fluid leak at slave cylinder.

Coolant leak ()

Dash clocks insecure.

Electrical wiring inadequately secured at exhaust tail pipe (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush washer incorrectly fitted (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush washer incorrectly fitted (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 187,806 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember at nearside suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember at damper mount X2 (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 186,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brakes (3.6.B.2c)

bolt missing from o/s bottom door hinge

o/s & n/s rear bumper panels rotted through on inner panel

o/s outer cross member badly corroded

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 3 Oct 2017 186,647 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported wire from alternator (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brakes (3.6.B.2c)

bolt missing from o/s bottom door hinge

engine idles too fast

o/s & n/s rear bumper panels rotted through on inner panel

o/s door check strap missing

o/s outer cross member badly corroded

slight oil leak from steering box

various power steering pipes etc under bonnet would be best secured better

air filter very dirty & hanging loose

Fail 6 Jun 2016 186,644 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electrical wiring insecure in and around dash (1.9.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake pedal anti slip becoming worn.

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s out rigger (6.1.B.2)

General vehicle condition should be strictly monitored and kept under observation.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel studs not fully through wheel nuts.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Possible oil leak at n/s/f hub.

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle upper ball joint boot burst.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

possible oil leak at o/s/r hub.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 173,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s centre crossmember corroded

wiper blades slightly torn

Fail 20 Nov 2014 172,458 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre exhaust flange has 1 bolt missing & has slight leak

dash not secured

front prop shaft bolts m issing & not fully tight

hand brake drum on prop shaft slightly binding

o/s centre crossmember corroded

oil leak at rear diff pinion oil seal

slight play in o/s rear hub

wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 3 Dec 2013 149,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

General vehicle condition should be kept under observation,minimum mot standard just met.

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leaks evident at engine,gearbox and slight sweat at power steering box.

Windscreen washers switch in convetional way and should be repaired or replaced.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 149,161 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leaks evident at engine,gearbox and slight sweat at power steering box.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 140,209 miles

Bottoms of both front doors corroded on insides, no sharp edges.

Corrosion to inner plates on rear crossmember, not structural.

Engine oil leak.

Front number plate cracked, readable.

Gearbox oil leak.

Small hole to edge of floor on O/S/F. Close to body mount but not structural.

Transfer box oil leak.

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 139,435 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 135,743 miles

Oil leak

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside and nearside rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 30 Sep 2010 135,711 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front prop shaft front bolts loose

offside and nearside rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 11 Feb 2010 135,606 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 129,849 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 129,849 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 119,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 118,425 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 118,337 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front propshaft front universal joint worn

long service brake & parking brake travel

Pass 21 Dec 2005 114,376 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 114,376 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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F798 KTO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 F798 KTO, 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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F798 KTO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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