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F887 HEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

172,688 mi
Last recorded172,688 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF887 HEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 172,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 171,468 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 170,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 170,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 169,956 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 168,621 miles

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

generally suffering with corrosion to underbody

Fail 3 Jul 2018 168,619 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up prop shaft joint (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suffering from corrosion all over chassis

underneath covered in mud

Pass 23 Mar 2017 162,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 159,950 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 157,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 153,906 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 151,217 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 149,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 146,218 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 146,204 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 143,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 140,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 134,913 miles

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

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

Oil leak

general under/body corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2008 134,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

general under/body corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2007 131,445 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 125,957 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 122,349 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 122,344 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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F887 HEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F887 HEC, 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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F887 HEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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