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F87 DEP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

60,058 mi
Last recorded60,058 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF87 DEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 60,058 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 59,987 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 59,901 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 59,829 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 59,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 59,664 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 59,549 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,415 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,261 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,990 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,606 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip on o/s out of swept area and light scratches (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,205 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,654 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,221 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,912 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 56,797 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,425 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 56,413 miles

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,727 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 55,064 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 54,417 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,517 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 53,517 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 May 2006 52,558 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 52,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2005 52,119 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 52,119 miles

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

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

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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F87 DEP 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 81.5%.

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 F87 DEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F87 DEP registered?

F87 DEP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 1989.

Is F87 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F87 DEP shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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