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F778 PBC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,073 mi
Last recorded142,073 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF778 PBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 142,073 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 141,948 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 141,655 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 141,652 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 139,146 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 139,142 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 136,042 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear top axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 136,037 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear top axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 134,683 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 134,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 134,678 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 130,659 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 130,656 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported manifold nuts missing (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 154,378 miles

Front Nearside and offside Swivel Hubs Slight Oil Leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 153,543 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 153,526 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 153,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 152,317 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 152,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 128,254 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 125,518 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 124,080 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 124,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 122,260 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 119,217 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 117,422 miles

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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F778 PBC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 F778 PBC, 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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F778 PBC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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