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F987 EKP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

161,512 mi
Last recorded161,512 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF987 EKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 161,512 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 161,172 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 159,965 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 159,925 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear patch repair on chassis cross member not fully welded all the way round

Pass 23 Jul 2020 159,074 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central out rigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central out rigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil drop[ arm seal. (2.1.1 (e) (i))

gearbox mounting bolt missing o/s

Fail 13 Jul 2020 159,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding not free turning. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely not free turning binding. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central out rigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not secured on o/s/f strut area (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central out rigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil drop[ arm seal. (2.1.1 (e) (i))

gearbox mounting bolt missing o/s

Pass 11 Dec 2018 158,868 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis has slight corrosion all over

parking brake has long travel

Fail 27 Nov 2018 158,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper, and is rubbing on spring (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis has slight corrosion all over

parking brake has long travel

Pass 31 Jan 2014 157,837 miles

rear fog lamp switch intermittant not working

Fail 27 Jan 2014 157,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear axle metal brake pipe

rear fog lamp switch intermittant not working

Pass 6 Nov 2012 156,571 miles

corrosion to nearside front chassis

corrosion to nearside front floor pan holed

corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

offside front axle radius arm bush worn

offside front drop arm ball joint play and gaiter perished

play in offside and nearside front swivel housings

play in steering box

play in steering colume upper lower universal joints

Fail 5 Nov 2012 156,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosion to nearside front chassis

corrosion to nearside front floor pan holed

corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

offside front axle radius arm bush worn

offside front drop arm ball joint play and gaiter perished

play in offside and nearside front swivel housings

play in steering box

play in steering colume upper lower universal joints

Pass 6 Oct 2011 154,701 miles

bolt loose on front offside radius rod front mount

bolts not fitted properly on offside gearbox mounting

corrosion to both offside and nearside center out riggers

corrosion to offside fronty body mount

corrosion to rear axle brake pipes

offside headlamp unit not fiited correctly

poor repair to floor pan on nearside front

possible fuel leaking from tank area

rear body step broken

rear number plate de-laminating

slight damage to both front seat belts

slight play in drop arm ball joint

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 24 Sep 2011 154,685 miles

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

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

bolt loose on front offside radius rod front mount

bolts not fitted properly on offside gearbox mounting

corrosion to both offside and nearside center out riggers

corrosion to offside fronty body mount

corrosion to rear axle brake pipes

offside headlamp unit not fiited correctly

poor repair to floor pan on nearside front

rear body step broken

rear number plate de-laminating

slight damage to both front seat belts

slight play in drop arm ball joint

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 27 May 2010 150,613 miles

borderline play in offside front wheel bearing

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

corrosion to complete main chassis

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 4 May 2010 150,278 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Feb 2009 146,119 miles

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

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

advance signs of corrosion on rear crosmember

Fail 29 Jan 2009 146,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advance signs of corrosion on rear crosmember

Pass 15 Feb 2008 142,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 142,426 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PROPSHAFT BOLTS LOSE

Pass 5 May 2006 129,699 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 129,699 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 126,185 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 125,997 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side rear bump stop missing.

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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F987 EKP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 F987 EKP, 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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F987 EKP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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