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F26 DRR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,369 mi
Last recorded157,369 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 DRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 157,369 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 155,576 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 153,534 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 151,498 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 151,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 148,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 May 2017 148,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens cover missing (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Jun 2016 145,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

cracking of offside front tyre.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 145,078 miles

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 142,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

nearside rear body surport rusting away.

offside rear wheel arch trim insecure.

rear wiper blade fitted backwards.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 142,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

nearside rear body surport rusting away.

offside rear wheel arch trim insecure.

power steering pipes across front insecure.

rear wiper blade fitted backwards.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 137,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 22 Mar 2014 136,616 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering belt loose and noisey.

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

Rear step insecure.

Slight play in front propshaft rear joint.

Slight play in rear propshaft rear joint.

Pass 3 May 2013 131,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2013 131,274 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 125,267 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 8 May 2012 125,267 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 118,112 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 108,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 102,550 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 96,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 96,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 92,260 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2005 91,627 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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F26 DRR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F26 DRR, 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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F26 DRR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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