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F862 XEX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

319,762 mi
Last recorded319,762 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF862 XEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 319,762 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 313,354 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 308,579 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box has a slight weep (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 305,160 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear seat body support bar corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm to drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm to drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 301,230 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Castle nut is not fully tight allowing movement but split pin preventing it undoing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 295,742 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in threaded joint - clamp needs tightening (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering damper bushes worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 290,289 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 283,092 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 276,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has traces of fluid, but not leaking under pressure

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 269,206 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 263,720 miles

Rear rear prop shaft rear u/j slightly worn

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 263,720 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount loose (7.1.1)

Rear rear prop shaft rear u/j slightly worn

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 255,418 miles

Front Seatbelt Stalks Fitted The Wrong Way Round

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 13 Feb 2015 255,314 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Front Seatbelt Stalks Fitted The Wrong Way Round

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 17 Feb 2014 247,222 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 247,222 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 238,600 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 238,600 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 230,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 230,929 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 224,070 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 217,208 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 211,353 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 211,353 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 203,072 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 193,838 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 184,577 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 184,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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F862 XEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F862 XEX, 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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F862 XEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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