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F818 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,368 mi
Last recorded14,368 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF818 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 14,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 14,368 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 11,244 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 8,496 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 5,833 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 5,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 5,627 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 5,625 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to body

Pass 21 Jul 2020 3,479 miles

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

corrosion to body brace

Pass 23 Apr 2019 2,412 miles

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

corrosion to body

Fail 17 Apr 2019 2,412 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

corrosion to body

Pass 11 Apr 2018 1,582 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 1,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 385 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 141,724 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion underbody/ floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded underbody (3.6.B.2c)

Sills, underbody + door shuts have corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2016 141,723 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underbody sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis to rear shock (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underbody/ floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cut in chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion underbody/ floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded underbody (3.6.B.2c)

Sills, underbody + door shuts have corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2015 138,618 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 134,575 miles

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 128,089 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 128,089 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 125,210 miles

exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 125,210 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 119,861 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2010 115,147 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 115,146 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 108,107 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 99,636 miles

FRONT PROPSHAFT LOOSE AND REAR JOINT WORN

OFF/SIDE FRONT INNER WINGPANEL HAS SURFACE CORROSION

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED CLOSE TO TOW BAR

Fail 19 Mar 2008 99,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

FRONT PROPSHAFT LOOSE

FRONT PROPSHAFT REAR JOINT WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING PANEL SURFACE RUST.

REAR CROSS MEMBER RUSTED CLOSE TO TOW BAR.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 82,875 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 82,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 79,316 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 79,008 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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F818 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F818 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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F818 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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