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F930 CHC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

179,840 mi
Last recorded179,840 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF930 CHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 179,840 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 179,621 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 179,275 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 179,275 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 178,971 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 178,478 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 177,319 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 177,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 176,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 176,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 175,837 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 174,957 miles

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 174,956 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking pump (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 174,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 174,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 173,440 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 173,437 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 May 2014 173,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 171,224 miles

both h/lights deteriorated.

Fail 15 May 2013 171,625 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear spot light on all time, both h/lights deteriorated, bottom hose rubbing on lower st. column, brake pipes corroded, rear fog light warning light on when in reverse.

Pass 28 May 2012 168,692 miles

o.s.f. tractor joint weep, brake pipes rusty - front/rear, rear s/absorber mounts worn, coil springs corroded.

Fail 10 May 2012 168,686 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

p.a.s. box weep, o.s.f. tractor joint weep, brake pipes corroded- f&r ,rear s/absorber top mounts worn, coil springs corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 166,956 miles

coil springs corroded, all brake pipes corroded, oil leaks - engine, p.a.s. pump area, o.s. tractor joint, o.s.r. bump stop missing, rear s/absorber bushes worn.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 166,743 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil springs rusty, o.s.r. n.s.r. o.s.f. & n.s.f. brake pipes rusty,weep p.a.s. box, engine oil leaks, weep o.s.f. tractor joint, o.s.r. bump stop missingrear s/absorber bushes worn.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 164,534 miles

oil leak eng.rear brake pipes corroded, rear bump stop missing, rear brake imbalance.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 164,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak engine, rear brake pipes corroded, o.s.r. bump stop missing, rear prop. u/j worn.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 162,975 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 162,971 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre mishaped/. slight leak from o/s/f hub area/.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 161,567 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake flexi hoses are perishing

headlamp switch feels worn

offside rear tire is wearing on inner part of tread

play in steering coupling top universal joint

rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes are worn [both sides]

Fail 12 Feb 2008 161,567 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake flexi hoses are perishing

headlamp switch feels worn

offside rear tire is wearing on inner part of tread

play in steering coupling top universal joint

rear propshaft front bolt has snapped off at park brake drum end

rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes are worn [both sides]

Pass 8 Feb 2007 160,967 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 158,777 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 158,777 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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F930 CHC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 F930 CHC, 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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F930 CHC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 1989.

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