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F810 BVV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,981 mi
Last recorded34,981 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF810 BVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 34,981 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 34,996 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 34,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 34,883 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 34,883 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 34,776 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 34,537 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 34,287 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 33,920 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,571 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 33,571 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 33,193 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 32,822 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 32,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,059 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 31,634 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,179 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,493 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 29,866 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,220 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,773 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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F810 BVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc 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 F810 BVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F810 BVV registered?

F810 BVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 1989.

Is F810 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F810 BVV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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