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F662 XCX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,013 mi
Last recorded133,013 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF662 XCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 133,013 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 129,886 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HAS SLIGHT LEAKS AND CORRODING

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR INNER WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 126,897 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 124,752 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 124,735 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 124,669 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 124,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 124,080 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 124,063 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 123,349 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox,front diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

underside heavily repaired and undersealed

Fail 23 Dec 2019 123,315 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded and weak in places

Pass 12 Dec 2018 122,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 springs corroded

all 4 tyres perished inner sidewall

front and rear spring cups corroded

underneath corroded and weak in places

underside heavily repaired and undersealed

Pass 21 Dec 2017 121,434 miles

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

all springs corroded

front and rear spring cups corroded

underside heavily repaired undersield and corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 120,555 miles

both rear coil spring cups rusty

both rear coil spring cups rusty

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

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

front coil spring`s rusty

underside of vehicle heavily repaired and undersealed

Pass 17 Dec 2015 118,245 miles

o/s/f door pillar corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

underside heavily repaired and undersealed

Pass 23 Dec 2014 117,132 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

exhaust corroded

rear chassis heavily corroded both sides

Pass 22 Nov 2013 116,172 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

genaral corrosion to brake and suspension components

oil leaks both front hubs

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Fail 20 Nov 2013 116,133 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

genaral corrosion to brake and suspension components

oil leaks both front hubs

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Pass 2 Nov 2012 115,134 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroding

oil leaks both front hubs

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Pass 18 Nov 2011

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

both front hubs leaking slightly

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 12 Nov 2010 113,299 miles

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

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

both front hubs damp

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 24 Oct 2009 112,187 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

chassis corroded

slight leak from both front hubs

slight play in steering box

slight play o/s/f outer t/r/end

Pass 20 Nov 2008 109,858 miles

offside front wheel arch (behind wheel) corroded but not excessive

Pass 15 Nov 2007 105,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 100,994 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 100,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 XCX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XCX, 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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F662 XCX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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