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F934 HOD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

150,077 mi
Last recorded150,077 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF934 HOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 150,077 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 148,848 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 148,846 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 148,833 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play main arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated fluid leaking out rear drum (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis between shock and rear cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bushes shock rattling around in turret (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 147,354 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 147,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 145,519 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 145,515 miles

Nearside Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 144,097 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 144,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2020 142,680 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2019 140,858 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main rear 3 bolt bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross members and a frame member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 140,856 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded damper mounting chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced bulkhead out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main rear 3 bolt bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross members and a frame member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 139,991 miles

Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis corrored (2.4.A.3)

rear prop shaft worn

Fail 4 Apr 2018 139,991 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis corrored (2.4.A.3)

rear prop shaft worn

Pass 19 Apr 2017 139,408 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play main drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both side shut in door catch (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting n/s chassis and rear cross member (6.6.6)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 139,408 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded fuel tank and seat belt outrigger (5.2.6)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play main drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both side shut in door catch (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting n/s chassis and rear cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 138,958 miles

oil on hand brake drum

oil on n/s/f wheel

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered by grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front footwell holed

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement G bar (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 138,957 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp don;t work every time head light put on faulty switch (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member / end of chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Steering system fouling steering box drop arm hitting Panhard rod bolt (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered by grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front footwell holed

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement G bar (2.4.G.2)

oil on hand brake drum

oil on n/s/f wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2015 138,269 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 138,264 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 137,992 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 137,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 137,469 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 137,450 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 137,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 136,609 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 136,587 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 135,676 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 135,683 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 135,250 miles

N/s rear end of chassis rusted, not within a prescibed area

N/s rear suspension/axle bump stop missing

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

O/s and n/s front seat belt webbing marked where it has been caught in door catch on door closure

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

Rear propshaft sliding joint badly worn

Slight dampness/misting of oil on steering box

Slight oil leakage of oil from o/s front swivel hub seal

Fail 29 Dec 2008 135,239 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s rear end of chassis rusted, not within a prescibed area

N/s rear suspension/axle bump stop missing

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

O/s and n/s front seat belt webbing marked where it has been caught in door catch on door closure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear propshaft sliding joint badly worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight dampness/misting of oil on steering box

Slight oil leakage of oil from o/s front swivel hub seal

Pass 12 Jan 2008 134,183 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 131,266 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 131,264 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 126,173 miles

Corrosion to ends of rear chassis legs

Diff. oil seal leaking on to rear flexable brake hose

N/s rear bump stop missing

Slight play in both front hubs

Slight play in drop arm joint

Fail 5 Nov 2005 126,009 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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F934 HOD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 F934 HOD, 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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F934 HOD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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