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F277 UJN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

119,002 mi
Last recorded119,002 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 UJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 119,002 miles

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

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

Rear Diff Oil Leak

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 119,000 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use loose (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Diff Oil Leak

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 118,975 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floorpan/body corroded through. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floorpan/body corroded through. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General chassis/underside/steering/suspension component corrosion.

Nearside Front Bump stop missing.

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 118,174 miles

Drivers floor pan has corroded through and a non welded repair in place, however this is not considered a structural or integral part of the vehicle due to having a box section chassis..

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Passenger floor pan has corroded through and a non welded repair in place, however this is not considered a structural or integral part of the vehicle due to having a box section chassis..

Fail 4 Jul 2024 118,174 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Differential leaking from the outer hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Historic number plate fitted (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drivers floor pan has corroded through and a non welded repair in place, however this is not considered a structural or integral part of the vehicle due to having a box section chassis..

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Passenger floor pan has corroded through and a non welded repair in place, however this is not considered a structural or integral part of the vehicle due to having a box section chassis..

Pass 23 Mar 2023 117,079 miles

Drivers floor pan has corroded through and a non welded repair in place, however this is not considered a structural or integral part of the vehicle due to having a box section chassis..

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Passenger floor pan has corroded through and a non welded repair in place, however this is not considered a structural or integral part of the vehicle due to having a box section chassis..

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Still operational (7.1.2 (d))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Passenger (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight fluid leak from rear diff outer sill

Pass 31 Mar 2022 114,621 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 114,131 miles

all four tyres over ten years old and starting to perish on side walls

Fail 6 May 2021 114,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all four tyres over ten years old and starting to perish on side walls

top cam cover leaking oil ( engine )

Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,844 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 112,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 111,166 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

crack on screen bottom n/s corner but not affecting drivers vision

Pass 16 Nov 2016 109,665 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 107,871 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 106,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 106,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 105,073 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust system very corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside swivel pin housing bearings slightly worn

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside swivel pin housing leaking oil

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 105,073 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust system very corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside swivel pin housing bearings slightly worn

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside swivel pin housing leaking oil

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 104,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 104,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 103,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 101,075 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 98,797 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 97,141 miles

Both rear shock absorber top bushes slightly worn

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Nearside front seatbelt buckle slightly broken on outer cover

Nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow on centre box

Slight oil leak on offside front axle seal

Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,176 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 7 Jun 2007 96,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Battery insecure

near side bump stop missing

Pass 2 Jun 2006 93,993 miles
Fail 30 May 2006

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering damper fouling on a fixing bracket

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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F277 UJN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 F277 UJN, 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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F277 UJN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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