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F354 PPG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

228,102 mi
Last recorded228,102 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF354 PPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 228,102 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 227,947 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides of 'A' bar crossmember and top of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner face OSR chassis at anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR chassis at anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR chassis at damper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Both sides of crossmember at fuel tank mounting (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides of rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner face of NSR chassis at mounting (6.6.6)

Front propshaft worn

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

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 222,694 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Engine oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear and offside rear (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 222,612 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre nearside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember above rear axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Engine oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear and offside rear (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 216,908 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns144 os206 = 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 216,880 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns325 os64 = 80% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 211,559 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 211,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 206,112 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 206,079 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 200,543 miles

Both nearside tyres worn unevenly

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

Rear seats and belts missing at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2012 200,509 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Both nearside tyres worn unevenly

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

Rear seats and belts missing at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2011 194,194 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 194,148 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 187,875 miles

offside rear chassis corroded. Non prescribed area

offside rear crossmember corroded. Non prescribed area

offside rear suspension bumpstop missing

Fail 30 Nov 2010

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside rear chassis corroded. Non prescribed area

offside rear crossmember corroded. Non prescribed area

offside rear suspension bumpstop missing

Pass 19 Nov 2009 178,957 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 169,057 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 165,173 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 161,982 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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F354 PPG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F354 PPG, 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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F354 PPG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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