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F815 MNR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Multi-colour Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,615 mi
Last recorded99,615 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF815 MNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 99,615 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

poor beam pattern in headlamps

steering damper rubber worn and cracking

Fail 6 Jan 2023 99,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

side steps welded to vehicle

steering damper rubber bush worn and cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

foot brake spongy

Fail 22 Dec 2021 98,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure bull bar corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering shock bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

foot brake spongy

Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,304 miles

Both rear upper shock covers have deteriorated.

N/S upper foot well paneling is corroded and holed.

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 97,303 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber top mount area along chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear upper shock covers have deteriorated.

N/S upper foot well paneling is corroded and holed.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Securing bolt is loose. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 96,420 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shock absorber upper covers have deteriorated.

Fail 23 Dec 2019 96,417 miles

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shock absorber upper covers have deteriorated.

Pass 22 Dec 2018 94,325 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber covers have deteriorated.

O/S rear pump stop is missing.

Skuttle panel corroded and holed.

Fail 19 Dec 2018 94,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear upper shock absorber covers have deteriorated.

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

O/S rear pump stop is missing.

Skuttle panel corroded and holed.

Pass 22 Dec 2017 91,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S rear suspension bump stop missing.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 91,753 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top coil spring mount area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S rear suspension bump stop missing.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 87,827 miles

Age related corrosion present on underside of vehicle.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Centre seat base is missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play End of front drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 85,226 miles

Center base seat missing

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S front side lamp lens cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S rear bump stop missing

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

Steering arm boot insecure, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 1 Dec 2014 82,825 miles

O/S headlight height adjuster seized.

O/S rear axle bump stop is missing.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in O/S top door hinge.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 82,818 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

O/S headlight height adjuster seized.

O/S rear axle bump stop is missing.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in O/S top door hinge.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 81,013 miles

Alternator charging light is on.

Doors corroded on underside.

O/S front bottom door hnge mount corroded.

Play in steering link arm bushes.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 81,003 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Alternator charging light is on.

Doors corroded on underside.

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

O/S front bottom door hnge mount corroded.

Play in steering link arm bushes.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,166 miles

Battery tray is corroded

Both N/S and O/S floorpans corroded

Charging warning light is on.

Fog lamp switch works intermittemnt.

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 79,166 miles

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

Battery tray is corroded

Both N/S and O/S floorpans corroded

Charging warning light is on.

Fog lamp switch works intermittemnt.

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

Slight movment at steering box drop arm.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 77,397 miles

Battery tray corrodewd

Drivers step support corroded

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear spring mounts corroded onto rear axle.

Slight fuel leak from tank area.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,462 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

advise rear crossmember corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2010 75,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

advise rear crossmember corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,459 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 73,455 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 71,852 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 71,852 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,905 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 69,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 67,262 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 64,147 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 64,145 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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F815 MNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 F815 MNR, 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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F815 MNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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