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F82 PRT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

140,676 mi
Last recorded140,676 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF82 PRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 140,676 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 140,674 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Insecure (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 140,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 140,236 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake binding.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 139,749 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Very dirty/ covered in mud.

Pass 26 Nov 2021 139,215 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Central body mounting plate deteriorated. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery box corroding away.

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by the indicator operating. (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 139,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Central body mounting plate deteriorated. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery box corroding away.

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by the indicator operating. (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 138,688 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 138,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission Swivel hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator. (4.5.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 138,414 miles

Nearside Front Swivel hub has slight seepage.

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Both front and rear hubs. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Diff has slight oil leak.

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 138,414 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Passenger footwell. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear crossmember as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear crossmember as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Swivel hub has slight seepage.

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Both front and rear hubs. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Diff has slight oil leak.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 137,122 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 136,066 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 135,182 miles

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking.

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 135,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Front UJ. ()

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking.

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 134,107 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 134,107 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 133,123 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 133,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 131,263 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

N/S/R bump stop missing.

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

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

Seepage at N/S/F swivel housing oil seal.

Seepage at O/S/F swivel housing oil seal.

Seepage from Air filter area.

Seepage from top of engine.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 131,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Lights on tell tale not working.

N/S/R bump stop missing.

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

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

Seepage at N/S/F swivel housing oil seal.

Seepage at O/S/F swivel housing oil seal.

Seepage from Air filter area.

Seepage from N/S/F hub cap area.

Seepage from top of engine.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 129,624 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 129,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 125,799 miles

oil leak at n/s/f

Fail 30 Jun 2011 125,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

oil leak at n/s/f

Pass 3 Jul 2010 118,176 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 118,176 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 118,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 117,199 miles

chassis rusted at n/s and o/s rear

Fail 25 Jun 2008 117,199 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

chassis rusted at n/s and o/s rear

Pass 15 Jun 2007 115,680 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 115,680 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 111,484 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 111,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F82 PRT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 F82 PRT, 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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F82 PRT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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