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F938 KRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209,350 mi
Last recorded209,350 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF938 KRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 209,350 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 196,363 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 183,113 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 172,912 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 170,698 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball join cover/top of axle.Advice replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 168,657 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 166,261 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 165,397 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 164,556 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 162,996 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 160,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 157,424 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 154,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 153,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 152,026 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 149,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 142,868 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 135,596 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 125,700 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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F938 KRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F938 KRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F938 KRM registered?

F938 KRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F938 KRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F938 KRM shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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