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LEW 155P

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

99,405 mi
Last recorded99,405 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEW 155P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 99,405 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 99,405 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2025 99,487 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 99,425 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 99,405 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 99,397 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 99,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 98,887 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 4 Nov 2019 98,643 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm dust cover perishing

Fail 31 Oct 2019 98,643 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front steering arm dust cover perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,090 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sticker in windscreen, not preventing drivers view

Sharp edges around front head lamps

Fail 25 Oct 2018 98,070 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively From steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side lights turn off when indercators operated (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sticker in windscreen, not preventing drivers view

Sharp edges around front head lamps

Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,944 miles

Slight play in steering wheel

Fail 4 Nov 2017 97,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Steering locking device missing steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 18 Oct 2017 97,906 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,037 miles

flashers not cancelling

steering wheel fitted not original and as play in wheel itself recommend fitting correct wheel

Fail 18 Oct 2016 97,035 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket failed (3.6.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering wheel not tight and wobbles (2.2.A.1a)

flashers not cancelling

Pass 29 Oct 2015 96,394 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 94,621 miles

extensiv under body corrosion

o/s/f reflector missing

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,819 miles

Battery tray corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 81,138 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 81,130 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,843 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 77,804 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,750 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 72,702 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Excessive bearing noise coming from auxiliary belt area

Battery tray corroded allowing battery to fall through to road

Pass 18 Dec 2008 68,340 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,883 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 57,422 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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LEW 155P is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LEW 155P, 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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LEW 155P is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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