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F803 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

248,607 mi
Last recorded248,607 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF803 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 248,607 miles

signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 20 Sep 2024 248,607 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play found at both road wheels whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

areas of underside undersealed

underside muddy

Pass 21 Sep 2023 248,607 miles

Nearside Front headlight fixings loose

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 248,607 miles

Nearside Front headlight fixings loose

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 244,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on the limit play found at the road wheel whilst jacked (may need repair or adjustment ) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear drum appears damp (maybe from maintenance?)

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency reading lower than expected

Pass 24 Sep 2021 240,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play play found at the road wheel when jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 232,510 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

handbrake readings just met the requirements

underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Fail 28 Sep 2020 232,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in the inner wing area front part of the chassis ,and very front near bumper fittings . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

handbrake readings just met the requirements

underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 2 Oct 2019 224,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

non standard brake pipe supports

under body has been generously wax oil protected

Pass 8 Jun 2018 215,603 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 203,330 miles

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

Rear wheels difficult to turn by hand

drivers seat adjustment is stiff

Pass 18 Jun 2016 192,269 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 179,349 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 171,706 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 165,276 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 158,954 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 152,078 miles

chassis and pipes waxoyled

Pass 22 Jul 2010 145,263 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 136,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 128,877 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 122,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 115,916 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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F803 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F803 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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What year was F803 SAC registered?

F803 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F803 SAC safe to buy?

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