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F958 MPJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,405 mi
Last recorded143,405 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF958 MPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 143,405 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all of them

Fail 15 May 2026 143,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine under turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all of them

hand brake drum leaking oil ?

Pass 22 Jan 2025 143,355 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 143,355 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside doesnt work (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 142,760 miles

Front drop arm boot split

Front propshaft splines worn

Fail 7 Dec 2023 142,714 miles

Fuel system component leaking LIFT PUMP AREA, DRIPPING OFF BOTTOM OF ENGINE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FLEXI TO SOLID BRAKE PIPE SUPPORT MISSING (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage POWER STEERING PUMP PIPE (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable SPLINES WORN LARGE AMOUNT OF PLAY (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 141,167 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery box corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 139,588 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 139,575 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached at diff flange (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play in steering wheel

Pass 13 Aug 2020 139,142 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 138,789 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 138,232 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 138,212 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 137,500 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 137,342 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 135,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 134,492 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 132,797 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 131,971 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 130,873 miles

No primary catch fitted to bonnet.All wheels protrude beyond bodywork.Front axle tie bar bolts do not protrude through nuts.

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 130,873 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No primary catch fitted to bonnet.All wheels protrude beyond bodywork.Front axle tie bar bolts do not protrude through nuts.

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 130,830 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

all wheels pertruding outside wheel archs

Pass 25 Feb 2010 128,485 miles

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

underneath vehicle has been undersealed

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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F958 MPJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F958 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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F958 MPJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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