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SRM 493

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,392 mi
Last recorded93,392 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRM 493
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 93,392 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 93,229 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 93,120 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 92,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 92,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,089 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,514 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 177,722 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 177,021 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 176,711 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 176,705 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 175,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 174,328 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 174,325 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 170,408 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 165,823 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 162,709 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 153,427 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 153,427 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 148,760 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 148,734 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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SRM 493 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SRM 493, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SRM 493 registered?

SRM 493 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is SRM 493 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRM 493 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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