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YDV 248S

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

47,839 mi
Last recorded47,839 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDV 248S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 47,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 47,811 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 46,387 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 45,637 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 May 2024 45,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 45,624 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,075 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 4 Radius arm bushes as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Across rear axle. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various places. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 44,621 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle. as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,745 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 43,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Pannard rod end! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop missing! (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,444 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 40,444 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Broken (1.1.C.1c)

Power steering pump drive system defective Aux belt frayed. (2.3.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,148 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 34,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play As marked (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,161 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 33,161 miles

Horn not working DONE (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

offside radius arm bushes are coverd in oil

vehicle chassis is rusted in most areas

Fail 15 Sep 2014 32,420 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

offside radius arm bushes are coverd in oil

vehicle chassis is rusted in most areas

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,585 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 27,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 26,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,991 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 25,991 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,083 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009
Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,400 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 23,400 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,004 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,762 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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YDV 248S is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 YDV 248S, 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 YDV 248S registered?

YDV 248S is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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