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F927 LTL

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,681 mi
Last recorded93,681 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF927 LTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 93,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn swivel hub bearing (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 93,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn swivel hub bearing (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 84,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 82,798 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 80,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper swivel hub bearing has slight play

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 80,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper swivel hub bearing has slight play

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 77,517 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,458 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 72,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 72,197 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component fouling Spring not correctly located (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 69,792 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 66,478 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 61,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 59,845 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 57,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 55,046 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Dec 2013 55,046 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,726 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 52,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,721 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 49,721 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F927 LTL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F927 LTL, 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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F927 LTL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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