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F817 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

218,306 mi
Last recorded218,306 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF817 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 218,306 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight leak from swivels both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 217,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 216,909 miles

ALL doors in very poor condition

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

Front Chassis section starting to corroded

Front bumper corroded

Nearside Rear door catch area in VERY poor condition

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front springs corroded

both rear springs corroded

oil leak engine/transmission

various brake hose ferrells/unions starting to corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2024 216,901 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe snap off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head/floor holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush missing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings on bottom of steering box splines worn/bolt loose ? (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front chassis section starting to corrode

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear door catch mounting area/structure holed and corroded in VERY poor condition

Offside Front shock turret and spring corroded

all doors in very poor condition

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak engine/transmission

Pass 6 Oct 2023 215,417 miles

Nearside Rear door in poor condition around catch area

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

all coil springs corroded

shock casings/bushes starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion to front/middle of chassis

slight corrosion to various brake pipe unions/ferrells

Fail 14 Jun 2023 215,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (hockey stick) both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm(hockey stick)both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross-member at front of fuel tank corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross-member left side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering drive belt loose

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

alternator drive belt loose

Pass 10 Mar 2022 214,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 209,120 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 209,120 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cab x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 201,168 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 200,849 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 200,849 miles

Rear Braking system leaking copper pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 200,564 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 199,729 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 199,729 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 198,206 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 196,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 193,480 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 190,381 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 190,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 190,020 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 189,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger wiper blade split

Pass 4 Nov 2006 189,972 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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F817 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 F817 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 F817 SAC registered?

F817 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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