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F954 MPJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,614 mi
Last recorded72,614 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF954 MPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 72,614 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 72,540 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 72,329 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 72,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 72,057 miles

Damage to nsr tyre side wall .

Fail 16 May 2018 72,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 137,015 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 22 Nov 2010 137,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 135,171 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 135,171 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 132,941 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 132,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 130,379 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 130,379 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 126,217 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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F954 MPJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F954 MPJ, 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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F954 MPJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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