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F850 OTL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,325 mi
Last recorded138,325 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF850 OTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 138,325 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 138,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 138,321 miles

Slight play in steering column UJ

Pass 20 Jan 2022 138,321 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 138,321 miles

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 138,321 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp work both sides at same time (4.4.3 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers parked in view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired both (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle pulls slightly right when braking

Pass 17 Jul 2009 137,167 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 135,791 miles

surface corrosion of all chassis. 2. exhaust system poor, offside door pillar poor and corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 135,791 miles

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

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion of all chassis. 2. exhaust system poor, offside door pillar poor and corroded.

Pass 30 May 2007 131,688 miles

slight play steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 6 Jun 2006 125,812 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 125,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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F850 OTL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F850 OTL, 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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F850 OTL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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