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F926 MCJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,807 mi
Last recorded132,807 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2026 132,807 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 132,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 127,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 127,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 125,421 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 124,361 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wipers split slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2009 123,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 121,406 miles

offside front hub and disc assembly inner surface slightly damp

slight damage to nearside seatbelt

slight damage to offside seatbelt

slight weep from nearside front tractor joint seal

slight weep from power steering box seal

Pass 8 Jun 2007 116,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 112,161 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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F926 MCJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F926 MCJ, 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 F926 MCJ registered?

F926 MCJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F926 MCJ safe to buy?

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