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F87 SNR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

128,939 mi
Last recorded128,939 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 128,939 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2025 128,112 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,931 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2023 125,866 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2023 125,866 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2022 124,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 123,970 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 123,040 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 122,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 121,281 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2017 120,585 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2016 119,650 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2015 119,251 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2013 118,974 miles

Chassis corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2012 118,566 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2011 117,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2010 116,928 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2009 112,765 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2009 112,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 SNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SNR, 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 F87 SNR registered?

F87 SNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1989.

Is F87 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F87 SNR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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