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F963 PJU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,078 mi
Last recorded165,078 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

RegistrationF963 PJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 165,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2025 165,078 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 164,381 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 164,376 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested no handbrake operation (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 165,005 miles

Corrosion to structure

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 164,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 164,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 164,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 96,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 95,485 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 94,736 miles

oil leaks

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2015 94,649 miles

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

underbody/chassis corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2015 94,648 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

underbody/chassis corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2009 90,006 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2008 86,685 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 83,630 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 80,570 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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F963 PJU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F963 PJU, 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 F963 PJU registered?

F963 PJU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F963 PJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F963 PJU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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