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F917 PYR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,864 mi
Last recorded154,864 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF917 PYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 154,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 153,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 152,934 miles

Bulkhead corroding

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

Nearside and offside chassis corroded by gearbox crossmember

Nearside front chassis outrigger corroding

Nearside rear hub damp

Offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to unbond

Oil leak

Play in nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings

Power steering pump damp

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 152,649 miles

nearside and offside chassis corroding by crossmember

nearside front chassis outrigger corroding

slight oil leak on nearside rear hub

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in rear propshaft rear uj

Pass 21 Jun 2014 152,623 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake pads getting low

nearside tracta joint damp

rear brake pads getting low and discs corroding

rear chassis/chassis crossmember heavily corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers missing

signs of oil leak from neasrside rear hub

slight play in offside rear hub bearing

slight wear in rear propshaft rear uj

Pass 24 Jun 2013 152,488 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers on rear shock absorbers missing and shafts starting to corrode

front trailing arm bushes slightly worn

nearside rear chassis starting to corrode

offside headlamp glass slightly damaged

slight play in rear wheel bearings

wiper linkage slightly worn

Fail 22 Jun 2013 152,486 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Drag link end 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)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

covers on rear shock absorbers missing and shafts starting to corrode

front trailing arm bushes slightly worn

nearside rear bump stop missing

no split pin in rear axle a frame ball joint nut

offside headlamp glass slightly damaged

rear chassis starting to corrode

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight wear in nearside drag link end

spare wheel slightly insecure

wiper linkage slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2012 152,259 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounts deteriorating

offside rear chassis corroding

rear propshaft uj worn

rear shock absorber dust covers missing

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub seal???

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2011 151,692 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 148,526 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight leak on front swivels

underside dirty

Pass 17 Apr 2009 146,181 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 145,351 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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F917 PYR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F917 PYR, 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 F917 PYR registered?

F917 PYR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 1989.

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