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F831 MTM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,686 mi
Last recorded122,686 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF831 MTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 122,686 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 122,686 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,187 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 100,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

power steering pipes misted with oil

Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,000 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 100,000 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 100,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 100,000 miles

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

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

ALL suspension rear rusty

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear oil leak between hub & wheel outside of drum

Pass 17 Dec 2015 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play tractor joint top pivot (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play top tractor joint pivot (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front drivers floor holed

Offside Front spot lamp inop

Fail 17 Dec 2015 100,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play tractor joint top pivot (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play top tractor joint pivot (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front drivers floor holed

Offside Front spot lamp inop

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 100,000 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear crossmember becoming excessive.

exhaust system corroding.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 100,000 miles

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

corrosion to rear crossmember becoming excessive.

exhaust system corroding.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

PAS pipes damp with oil.

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r chassis.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

Fail 14 Dec 2013 100,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

PAS pipes damp with oil.

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r chassis.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 100,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damp with fluid around pas reservoir.

damp with fuel around fuel tank.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 100,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Transfer box damp with oil

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

n/s/f 'A' pillar has heavy corrosion around top door hinge

Fail 12 Dec 2011 100,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Transfer box damp with oil

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

n/s/f 'A' pillar has heavy corrosion around top door hinge

Pass 30 Dec 2010 100,000 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 100,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2009 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 100,000 miles

both front hub seals weeping oil

Pass 21 Dec 2006 100,000 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 100,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2005 100,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 100,000 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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F831 MTM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 F831 MTM, 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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F831 MTM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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