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F926 EGT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,128 mi
Last recorded150,128 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF926 EGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 150,128 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch area corroded and holed but not in prescribed area.

Offside Front Hub sphere damp

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 150,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Hub seals leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch area corroded and holed but not in prescribed area.

Offside Front Hub sphere damp

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 147,506 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 147,504 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 145,323 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported central union (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

light corrosion to chassis and vehicle underside

Fail 24 Jun 2022 145,323 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended lap belt not accessible (7.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported central union (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

light corrosion to chassis and vehicle underside

Pass 27 Feb 2021 145,260 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 145,260 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2013 132,249 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 136,118 miles

Oil leak

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 136,118 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 136,089 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 129,838 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 127,636 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 127,636 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 127,500 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 127,499 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

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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F926 EGT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F926 EGT, 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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F926 EGT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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