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F884 DOL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,806 mi
Last recorded67,806 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 DOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 67,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 67,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 67,016 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 66,323 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 66,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 65,316 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 63,016 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 63,016 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2014 61,811 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,085 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 58,479 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 58,478 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 58,439 miles

both front axle swivel seals leaking

steering damper rubber bush worn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 58,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

both front axle swivel seals leaking

steering damper rubber bush worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,327 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside wiperblade slightly smeering

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,183 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 58,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,076 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 58,076 miles

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,342 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 57,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 57,178 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 57,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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F884 DOL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F884 DOL, 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 F884 DOL registered?

F884 DOL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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