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F701 PTC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

270,728 mi
Last recorded270,728 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF701 PTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 270,728 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 261,393 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 253,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal missing

n/s & o/s chassis corroded

n/s & o/s rear chassis repaired

n/s/f & o/s/f door hinges worn

Fail 22 Jun 2019 253,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal missing

n/s & o/s chassis corroded

n/s & o/s rear chassis repaired

n/s/f & o/s/f door hinges worn

Pass 15 Jan 2019 250,079 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 234,435 miles

chassis and body has corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2017 234,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis and body has corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2013 231,451 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

diesel injector chuffing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 222,576 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 211,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 211,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 201,157 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 195,309 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 187,144 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 180,912 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 173,252 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 164,747 miles

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

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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F701 PTC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F701 PTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F701 PTC registered?

F701 PTC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F701 PTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F701 PTC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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