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F859 DHL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,972 mi
Last recorded125,972 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF859 DHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 125,972 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 124,716 miles

Offside Front Steering box damp

Pass 11 Jul 2023 124,006 miles

Park brake effort lower than normal for type of car

Pass 24 Jun 2022 123,314 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 123,313 miles

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment PITMAN ARM (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2021 123,035 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 122,100 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 122,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 124,669 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 119,599 miles

chassis heavily undersealed on welded areas

park brake effort at 16%

suspension bump stops missing

Fail 16 Mar 2016

Drag link end ball pin shank loose drop arm link (2.2.B.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 116,555 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 113,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 113,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 107,484 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 103,235 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 109,638 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 220,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 213,857 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 213,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Outer Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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F859 DHL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F859 DHL, 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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F859 DHL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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