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F246 NPJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,020 mi
Last recorded7,020 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF246 NPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 7,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear crossmember corroded

vehicle has some age related under body corrosion at various places but not weak

Fail 26 Mar 2026 7,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear crossmember corroded

vehicle has some age related under body corrosion at various places but not weak

Pass 12 Mar 2025 2,762 miles

brake pipes painted in black waxoil

odo has been replaced

oil leaks

rear x-member corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 63,889 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 63,889 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 63,889 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,889 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lower & upper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,601 miles

Horn not working properly poor volume (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective poor (6.1.2 (a))

adise disks rusted been standing heavley under sealed all pipes and floor

Fail 10 Jul 2019 63,601 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer nsf holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear indicators (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly poor volume (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective poor (6.1.2 (a))

adise disks rusted been standing heavley under sealed all pipes and floor

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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F246 NPJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F246 NPJ, 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 F246 NPJ registered?

F246 NPJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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