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F26 JPS

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests37 (19 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

115,562 mi
Last recorded115,562 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 JPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 18 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 115,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os radius bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2025 114,558 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ns/os front swivel hubs slight play

steering box has slight seepage

Fail 23 Oct 2024 114,502 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassi & crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,229 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 112,229 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 110,022 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive n/s & o/s hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front radius arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 110,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive n/s & o/s hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front radius arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 108,534 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s rear chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 108,534 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s swivel hubs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,646 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 107,646 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 106,347 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s front tyres slight side wall cracks

n/s rear outer hub slight oil leak

n/s rear tyre side wall slight cracks

Fail 4 Sep 2019 106,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tye bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tye bar font bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s front tyres slight side wall cracks

n/s rear outer hub slight oil leak

n/s rear tyre side wall slight cracks

Pass 8 Aug 2018 104,503 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 104,469 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

front propshaft slider worn

wiper linkage worn

Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,825 miles

Clutch only just working - stiff

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front body outriggers both sides. Front floors also corroded both sides. (2.4.A.3)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF low, both fronts wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine/transfer box ()

Part of number plate lamp not working

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Triangle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both low and both perished in base of treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 102,713 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Spanner arm bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm insecure A frame joint loose on bracket (2.4.G.1)

Clutch only just working - stiff

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front body outriggers both sides. Front floors also corroded both sides. (2.4.A.3)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF low, both fronts wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine/transfer box ()

Part of number plate lamp not working

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Triangle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both low and both perished in base of treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 99,816 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch spat adrift

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both nearside and offside (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front out rigger corroded through

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement triangle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear cross member damaged

both nearside and offside rear tyres perished

clonk from rear

engine oil just showing on dipstick

tow bar electrics 7 pin socket cover missing

Fail 14 Jun 2016 99,745 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel lift pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play lower steering column u/j (2.1.5)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both nearside and offside (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel arch spat adrift

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front out rigger corroded through

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement triangle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear cross member damaged

both nearside and offside rear tyres perished

clonk from rear

engine oil just showing on dipstick

tow bar electrics 7 pin socket cover missing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,822 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front bumper end damaged and corroded through

nearside rear lower shock absorber mounting bracket corroded

nearside rear shock absorber ram cover corroded through

nearside rear wheel arch spat adrift and quarter panel damaged

offside front out rigger corroded through

tow bar 7 pin socket cover missing

Fail 9 Jun 2015 95,704 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil on minimum mark

nearside front bumper end damaged and corroded through

nearside rear lower shock absorber mounting bracket corroded

nearside rear shock absorber ram cover corroded through

nearside rear wheel arch spat adrift and quarter panel damaged

offside front out rigger corroded through

tow bar 7 pin socket cover missing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 92,149 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both nearside and offside king pins have slight play

both nearside and offside rear triangle bushes perished

front propshaft rear u/j worn

nearside bumper end corroded through

offside and nearside suspension turrets corroded

offside front tyre perished and split

various oil leaks

Fail 2 Jun 2014 92,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both nearside and offside king pins have slight play

both nearside and offside rear triangle bushes perished

front propshaft rear u/j worn

nearside bumper end corroded through

offside and nearside suspension turrets corroded

offside front tyre perished and split

p.a.s belt squeals

various oil leaks

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside front bumper damaged and corroded

nearside front suspension turret corroded

offside front tractor joint leaking

oil leak from transmission brake housing

tow bar electrics socket cover missing

Fail 30 Oct 2012 86,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

bolts missing from exhaust down pipe bracket

bonnet pull cable very stiff

front propshaft rear joint worn

nearside front bumper damaged and corroded

nearside front suspension turret corroded

offside front tractor joint leaking

offside rear hub leaking

oil leak from transmission brake housing

rear axle leaking

smell of diesel around fuel tank area

tow bar electrics socket cover missing

rear propshaft rear joint worn to excess

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bulkhead starting to corrode

offside front tractor joint starting to leak

offside rear hub leaking

spare wheel not fitted

steering box starting to weep

steering column u/j's corroded

transmission oil leaks

Fail 14 Nov 2011 83,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bulkhead starting to corrode

exhaust heatshield loose

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and starting to perish

offside front tractor joint starting to leak

offside rear hub leaking

spare wheel not fitted

steering box starting to weep

steering column u/j's corroded

transmission oil leaks

Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,688 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 79,499 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 77,299 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Swivel hub oil leaks

Fail 24 Oct 2009 77,288 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Swivel hub oil leaks

Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,551 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 74,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 72,074 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak OSF swivel hub

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

Rear axle brackets (for shocks/arms) corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2007 72,074 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OS front seatbelt catch cover broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak OSF swivel hub

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

Rear axle brackets (for shocks/arms) corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2006 68,772 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 68,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 JPS is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 JPS, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F26 JPS registered?

F26 JPS is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for F26 JPS shows 37 tests with a 51.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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