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F880 KDM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,564 mi
Last recorded142,564 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 KDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 142,564 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 141,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 141,490 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 140,784 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 139,330 miles

Front swivel hub seals leaking slightly

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 137,406 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 130,944 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 130,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Towbar component excessively worn (6.6.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 133,533 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 133,762 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 130,599 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 128,933 miles

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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F880 KDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F880 KDM, 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 F880 KDM registered?

F880 KDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F880 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F880 KDM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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