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F222 KKN

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,860 mi
Last recorded194,860 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF222 KKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 194,860 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 193,736 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 193,713 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear A frame top ball joint slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2019 191,866 miles

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

slight play in steering box drop arm joint

Pass 18 Aug 2018 191,343 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 191,341 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator not working all indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose front prop shaft transfer box end all four bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 189,067 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 186,595 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 186,595 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 179,220 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 179,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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F222 KKN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 F222 KKN, 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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F222 KKN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1989.

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