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F911 GEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,248 mi
Last recorded95,248 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF911 GEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 95,248 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 95,248 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 95,248 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 95,400 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 95,350 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 95,250 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion gearbox channel (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing diff excessively worn ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 9 May 2017 95,246 miles

Brake performance not tested parking brake not connected and vehicle unfit for public highway(unable to carry out decelerometer test) (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Speedometer not complete cable not connected (6.7.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion gearbox channel (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing diff excessively worn ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,833 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

power steering slight leaking

Fail 30 Mar 2016 94,827 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

power steering slight leaking

Fail 16 Feb 2016 94,809 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,252 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis rails corroded

nearside inner wheel arch corroded but not weakening any structural mounting or componant

Fail 11 Feb 2015 91,252 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis rails corroded

nearside inner wheel arch corroded but not weakening any structural mounting or componant

Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,804 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 91,285 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all welding masked in heavy underseal

Fail 3 Dec 2012 91,270 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 90,298 miles

corrosion present in vehicle structure

windscreen scratched

Fail 20 Sep 2011 90,298 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 85,000 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 84,420 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 84,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2009 84,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 12 May 2008 73,741 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

battery tray holed

front inner arch covers holed

near side front tyre wall cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2006 74,476 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 74,476 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to nearside front outrigger

slight surface scratches on windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2005 72,068 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 72,065 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight surface scrathes in windscreen

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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F911 GEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F911 GEC, 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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F911 GEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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