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F552 MCJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,158 mi
Last recorded91,158 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF552 MCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,158 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 91,071 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 90,818 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2022 90,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,034 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,751 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty No tell tale (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop incomplete

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Surface corrosion on some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,608 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty does not iluminate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

wipers do not working on 2nd speed

Fail 4 Oct 2019 89,603 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty does not iluminate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

wipers do not working on 2nd speed

Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,293 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty does not ilumanate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 89,290 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine possibly crank shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty does not ilumanate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 88,931 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount arm (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,285 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,918 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 86,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,454 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,953 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 85,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,167 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,793 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 84,536 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 82,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 81,505 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 81,505 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 80,997 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 80,959 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Reversing lamp lens broken

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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F552 MCJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F552 MCJ, 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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F552 MCJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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