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F451 PJF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,915 mi
Last recorded154,915 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF451 PJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 154,915 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 154,905 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber top mtg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 153,410 miles

Front bumper corroded

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

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 6 Jan 2021 153,360 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper corroded

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 151,143 miles

front bumper is badly corroded

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 24 May 2018 149,357 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 149,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 147,599 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

alternator loose

general corrosion appearing on chassis

Fail 18 May 2017 147,556 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

alternator loose

general corrosion appearing on chassis

Pass 19 May 2016 146,332 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 146,263 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion fooor nearbody mtg (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion floor near body mtg (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2015 144,910 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 144,865 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 143,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 17 Apr 2014 143,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 141,824 miles

alternator falling off! insecure at lower mounting point?

hazard switch has audible but not visible telltale

nearside front tyre inner sidewall perished and splitting, may have been run flat at some time?

nearside rear suspension bumpstop missing

slight oil leak from nearside front hub knuckle swivel housing

Pass 8 Feb 2012 140,423 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 140,420 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 139,916 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 139,911 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 136,647 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 136,642 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 135,675 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 135,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 134,521 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 134,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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F451 PJF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F451 PJF, 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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F451 PJF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1989.

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