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F901 HKK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,612 mi
Last recorded109,612 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF901 HKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,612 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 108,774 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,695 miles

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 106,682 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides on the rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,737 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 104,722 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 102,792 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 102,779 miles

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

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2014 101,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear chassi rails have been welded,repairs difficult too fully inspected as under sealed over repairs

Fail 4 Nov 2014 101,983 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 98,610 miles

both rear chassi rails have had welding repairs to them,unable to give full report as the repiars have been under sealed

Fail 23 Jul 2013 98,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear chassi rails and rear cross members have had welding repairs carried out,all have been undersealed and unalbe too carry out full assement

Fail 21 May 2013 98,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

front trailing arm bushes worn

hand brake travel high

oil leaks

osf door and check strap deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2012 95,012 miles

f and rear wheels different sizes

r no plate water marked

seat belts both marked

slight play nsf wheel bearing

small oil and ps leaks (several)

Pass 15 May 2008 87,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 87,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 86,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 May 2007 85,202 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 85,184 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 79,369 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 79,369 miles

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

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

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

excess corrosion os floorpan †split in osf tyre wall and nsf

slight leak pas pump

slight play in osr wherel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2005 78,903 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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F901 HKK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 F901 HKK, 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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F901 HKK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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