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LRV 846S

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,479 mi
Last recorded2,479 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRV 846S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 2,479 miles

Front front inner swivel joints slight leakage

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 15 Aug 2025 2,475 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front front inner swivel joints slight leakage

Front wiper arms loose

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 10 Jul 2024 1,965 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel slight leak

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 1,961 miles

Front 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))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel slight leak

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 1,220 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 1,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 548 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 239 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels ()

Fail 16 Aug 2018 236 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Suspect wired wrong as main beam is low and dip is high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 100,000 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 100,000 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 100,000 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 93,270 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,043 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,769 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 90,695 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 90,695 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,391 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 83,635 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 81,216 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 77,010 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 77,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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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LRV 846S is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LRV 846S, 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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What year was LRV 846S registered?

LRV 846S is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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