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OHR 810X

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,001 mi
Last recorded68,001 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHR 810X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 68,001 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 64,280 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 62,346 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 62,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 62,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 61,017 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all under side chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,107 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

free play in steering

Fail 13 Dec 2016 61,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

free play in steering

Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,707 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 64,684 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,968 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 50,083 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 71,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside and nearside rear hub seals leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2010 69,145 miles

offside and nearside front swivels leaking.

offside and nearside rear hub seals leaking.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 69,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside front swivels leaking.

offside and nearside rear hub seals leaking.

Pass 1 May 2009 66,856 miles

front axle seals weeping

front number plate delaminated

general chassis corrosion

Fail 23 Dec 2008 66,837 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside and nearside front swivel joints leaking.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 65,226 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 64,009 miles

general corrosion to under side / n/s front n/s rear lences slightly faded /

Fail 20 Sep 2006 64,005 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s front indicator shows white on top

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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OHR 810X is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OHR 810X, 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 OHR 810X registered?

OHR 810X is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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