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F808 EBO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

46,798 mi
Last recorded46,798 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF808 EBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 46,798 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 46,007 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 45,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 43,991 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 43,882 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 43,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 42,683 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,953 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,979 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,514 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 36,514 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,673 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 34,650 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 32,487 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 32,487 miles

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,612 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 29,612 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,592 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,705 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 25,704 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,283 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,199 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 23,198 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 21,609 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 21,608 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 19,019 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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F808 EBO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 F808 EBO, 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 F808 EBO registered?

F808 EBO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1989.

Is F808 EBO safe to buy?

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