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F262 PPC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,438 mi
Last recorded185,438 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF262 PPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 185,438 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 182,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 180,581 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 177,212 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 173,454 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 171,069 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 168,134 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 165,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front slight oil leak from swivel joint

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission area but not dropping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 164,154 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 164,154 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 162,447 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 160,226 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 158,752 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Feb 2013 156,584 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 152,529 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 152,529 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 147,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 145,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 141,888 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 140,588 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 140,588 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

front brake hoses perished

slight play off side front wheel bearing

underside corroded

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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F262 PPC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F262 PPC, 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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F262 PPC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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