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F662 RPH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,105 mi
Last recorded129,105 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF662 RPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 129,105 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 138,096 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 137,962 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 138,548 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 137,962 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 137,441 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2015 137,441 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control n/s&o/s body mounts corroded (6.1.B.1a)

underside corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2014 137,329 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r out rigger has advanced corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2013 137,309 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 132,433 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 132,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 110,252 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 106,716 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 106,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 104,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 102,023 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 102,023 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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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F662 RPH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F662 RPH, 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 F662 RPH registered?

F662 RPH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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