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F925 XFR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,685 mi
Last recorded193,685 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF925 XFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2026 193,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub area (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing lens (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play long pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front floors loose

Pass 10 Sep 2025 192,655 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front floors loose

Fail 4 Sep 2025 192,655 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cannot open (3.1 (c))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose loose and missing bolds (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both front floors loose

Pass 28 Sep 2023 191,805 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 191,805 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 191,795 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pedal going to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal going to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water on offside of screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability anti roll bar snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel return pipe on injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings area marked (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering damper bush has excessive play

Pass 3 Aug 2021 189,028 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure body mount corroded and holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 189,028 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing both front (3.4 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure body mount corroded and holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced out rigger poor repair (6.2.2 (c) (i))

brake pedal travel

Pass 10 Jul 2019 186,886 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 186,589 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire o/s engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 185,202 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both front outriggers (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 185,200 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box area (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both front outriggers (6.1.A.1)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn both

Pass 3 Apr 2017 180,843 miles

Body corrosion around windscreen

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Corroded (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on limit 7.50/16 c / 235/85/16 c (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL outriggers corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 180,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 180,585 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 178,295 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 178,295 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 176,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

brrake pedal soft....

underside of vehicle dirty ....

Fail 4 Apr 2013 176,207 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

brrake pedal soft....

underside of vehicle dirty ....

Pass 17 Feb 2012 175,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

n/s/r road spring weak

vehicle underside very dirty

Fail 14 Feb 2012 175,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

n/s/r road spring weak

vehicle underside very dirty

Fail 1 Dec 2011 175,094 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f road spring weak

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2010 171,570 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 171,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 168,070 miles

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

n/s & o/s hub seals leaking

Fail 29 Sep 2009 168,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s & o/s hub seals leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2008 163,161 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 163,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 161,807 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 159,520 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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F925 XFR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F925 XFR, 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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F925 XFR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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