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F274 PPC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,305 mi
Last recorded132,305 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF274 PPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 132,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

indicator stalk slightly faulty

Pass 26 Mar 2024 132,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 129,327 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 125,797 miles

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

Hole in battery box

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 123,968 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 123,968 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 122,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 121,456 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 138,685 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009
Pass 21 Jan 2008 136,843 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 131,174 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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F274 PPC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F274 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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What year was F274 PPC registered?

F274 PPC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F274 PPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F274 PPC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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