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F948 FYA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

140,754 mi
Last recorded140,754 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF948 FYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 140,754 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 139,987 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 138,961 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SWIVEL HUBS, REAR DIFF PINION SEAL, GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 138,902 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SWIVEL HUBS, REAR DIFF PINION SEAL, GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 138,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 138,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 137,615 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 137,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 136,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 136,291 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 136,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear one on front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 135,341 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 134,578 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 134,578 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 133,948 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play From steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion At out rigger to body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 133,331 miles

Front Panhard rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 132,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f body / wing damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2012 131,548 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f body / wing damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2011 130,823 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 129,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 129,432 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 128,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r tyre has a cut in side wall not deep enuf to reach wire or cord

Fail 21 Aug 2009 128,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r tyre has a cut in side wall not deep enuf to reach wire or cord

Pass 27 Aug 2008 127,508 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 126,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 124,081 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 124,052 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2005 120,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 120,840 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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F948 FYA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F948 FYA, 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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F948 FYA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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