LAND ROVER DEFENDER F79PAS has 23 MOTs

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This 1989 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 26,723 miles 10 months ago on Tuesday 17th June 2025 at 16:34.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Friday 19th June 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

F79PAS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH JUNE 202626,723 MI
FAILED17TH JUNE 202526,723 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Direction Indicator Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.4.3 (b))
PASSED20TH JUNE 202419TH JUNE 202521,269 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vertical Play At Near Side Front Wheel
PASSED20TH APRIL 202319TH APRIL 202414,500 MI
FAILED18TH APRIL 202314,493 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20216TH DECEMBER 20224,536 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vertical Play At Near Side Front Wheel
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 20214,536 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Jets Misaligned And Not Providing Sufficient Fluid To The Windscreen (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Vertical Play At Near Side Front Wheel
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20206TH DECEMBER 2021155,014 MI
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 2020155,014 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Flat Spot (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201928TH NOVEMBER 2020155,014 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Rear Axle Ball Joint Play
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201828TH NOVEMBER 2019155,014 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Chassis Legs Corroded
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 201723RD NOVEMBER 2018155,093 MI
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 2017155,014 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Propshaft Universal Joint Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Mounting Ball Joint Has Play
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Indicator / Horn Switch In Poor Condition
  5. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  6. FAIL - Power Steering Fluid Level Below Minimum (2.3.1)
  7. FAIL - Power Steering Component(s) Leaking Steering Box (2.3.3b)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Chassis (6.6.6)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Panel (6.6.6)
  10. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Panel (6.6.6)
  11. FAIL - Nearside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  12. FAIL - Offside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  13. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  14. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201623RD NOVEMBER 2017155,014 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Foglamp Dim
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Reflector Slightly Damaged But Function Not Impaired (1.5.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Washer Poor
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 201523RD NOVEMBER 2016155,014 MI
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201415TH JANUARY 2015155,014 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Axle King Pin Has Slight Play In Pin And/or Bush (2.5.a.3a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2011155,014 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Missing (6.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (8.4.1)
  4. FAIL - Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Not Correctly Located (2.4.c.2)
  7. FAIL - Brake Pedal Spongy (3.3.b.1b)
  8. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  9. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1a)
  10. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1b)
  11. FAIL - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Of Any Colour (7.4.b.4)
  12. ADVISORY - Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.5)
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Damaged But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Damaged But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  15. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  17. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  19. USER ENTERED - Offside Outer Track Rod End Joint Cover Split/missing
  20. USER ENTERED - Both Front Brake Discs Corroded
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20099TH SEPTEMBER 2010152,049 MI
FAILED30TH AUGUST 2009152,047 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Faulty (1.3.1a)
  5. FAIL - Driver's Door Does Not Latch Securely Closed (6.2.b.1a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Seat Belt Has A Cut Which Has Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Seat Belt Has A Cut Which Has Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  9. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  10. FAIL - Parking Brake Is Not Capable Of Being Maintained In Operation By Direct Mechanical Action Only (3.1.2)
  11. FAIL - Brake Pedal Creeps Down When Held Under Pressure (3.3.b.1a)
  12. FAIL - Front Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  13. FAIL - Nearside Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  14. FAIL - Nearside Rear Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  15. FAIL - Offside Front Body Or Chassis Has An Inadequate Repair, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  16. FAIL - Brake Performance Not Tested (3.7.a.1)
  17. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
  18. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Cylinder Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  19. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  20. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1a)
  21. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1b)
  22. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED21ST MAY 20085TH JUNE 2009143,000 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED6TH JUNE 20075TH JUNE 2008140,884 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED24TH MAY 2007140,880 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Hazard Warning Tell Tale Not Working Correctly (1.4.b.1e)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Disc Contaminated By Oil (3.5.1h)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  6. USER ENTERED - Centre Exhaust Mounting Deterioated/split
  7. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
PASSED27TH APRIL 200627TH APRIL 2007135,392 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

F79PAS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

F79PAS MOT Comments

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F79PAS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 26,723 miles | Average yearly mileage: 742 miles

F79PAS FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration F79PAS was manufactured on Sunday 31st December 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 26,723 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 742 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means F79PAS has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 29 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 10 Major, 2 Dangerous and 45 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does F79PAS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 F79PAS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is F79PAS Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 F79PAS does have Tax. Read more

When does F79PAS Tax expire?

The current Tax for F79PAS will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does F79PAS MOT expire?

The current MOT for F79PAS will expire in 2 months on Friday 19th June 2026. Read more

When did F79PAS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for F79PAS was on Tuesday 17th June 2025 at 16:34. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has F79PAS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for F79PAS we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has F79PAS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for F79PAS we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is F79PAS?

F79PAS is registered as a 1989 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has F79PAS done?

The odometer reading for F79PAS at the last MOT in June 2025 was 26,723 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 742 miles per year. Read more

How old is F79PAS?

The vehicle F79PAS was manufactured in 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 1st February 1989. Read more

What colour is F79PAS?

The official colour of F79PAS is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does F79PAS have?

F79PAS has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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