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F865 HHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,197 mi
Last recorded175,197 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF865 HHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 175,197 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive front differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed outer webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower bump stop missing

Offside Front Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative switch on lower dash area (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed outer webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower bump stop missing

Pass 6 Jun 2025 175,083 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear rear bump stops missing

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 175,083 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear rear bump stops missing

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 174,996 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Rubber bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe ,from flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rubber bump stop missing

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive rear hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 174,996 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Burst / leaking pipe / no fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst / leaking attached to chassis, adjacent to fuel tank area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rubber bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe ,from flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rubber bump stop missing

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive rear hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 174,782 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle drive flange & cap area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 174,364 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 174,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 173,891 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS , pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mail rail ahead of rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe from flexi hose to caliper - (on swivel housing ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe front to rear to rear flexi hose, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main rail ahead of rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 173,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard Rod Bush / bolt to chassis bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS , pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mail rail ahead of rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe from flexi hose to caliper - (on swivel housing ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe front to rear to rear flexi hose, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main rail ahead of rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 173,489 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "A" frame ball joint (on centre top of rear axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member to main rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose, jump pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (especially top joint on assy) (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner chassis area to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member area to main rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 173,489 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "A" frame ball joint (on centre top of rear axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member to main rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose, jump pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (especially top joint on assy) (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner chassis area to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member area to main rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 173,481 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "A" frame ball joint, (on centre top of rear axle area) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion ,to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member to mail rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion, from flexi hose to caliper (on axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower bulkhead area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion, inner central chassis area, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member area to main rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 173,479 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "A" frame ball joint, (on centre top of rear axle area) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion ,to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member to mail rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion, from flexi hose to caliper (on axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion, inner central chassis area, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member area to main rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 172,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advise both rear tyres slightly cracking

advise front number plate slightly damaged

advise nearside front tyre slightly cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2017 172,397 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine oil leak

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advise both rear tyres slightly cracking

advise front number plate slightly damaged

advise nearside front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2016 170,619 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 170,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 168,918 miles

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

OSF wheel bearing noisey when rotated

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 168,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 166,895 miles

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

OSF wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Fail 27 May 2014 166,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

OSF wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 5 Jun 2013 163,917 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 163,917 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 161,212 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 161,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 158,122 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 154,456 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 151,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight oil leak from hub

Fail 8 May 2009 151,345 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight oil leak from hub

Pass 18 Jan 2008 150,944 miles

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

drop arm ball joint gaiter detatched and deteriorated

front prop rear uj worn

osr shock casing corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2008 150,944 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

drop arm ball joint gaiter detatched and deteriorated

front prop rear uj worn

osr shock casing corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2007 146,478 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

aux belts cracked

front number plate discoloured

Pass 31 Jan 2006 140,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 140,661 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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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F865 HHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F865 HHH, 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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What year was F865 HHH registered?

F865 HHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F865 HHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F865 HHH shows 35 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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