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44 JRX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

111,639 mi
Last recorded111,639 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 JRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 111,639 miles

Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 111,538 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 111,438 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 111,438 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 111,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,315 miles

CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 111,180 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 110,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 110,629 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 110,629 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,272 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 110,272 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 109,938 miles

Nearside Front slight cracking in tread

Nearside Rear slight cracking in tread

Offside Front slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear slight cracking in tread

Fail 9 Jun 2016 109,938 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front slight cracking in tread

Nearside Rear slight cracking in tread

Offside Front slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear slight cracking in tread

Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,705 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 109,702 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres slight cracking in tread

nearside rear slight oil leak from hub cap

offside rear hub cap leaking oil onto wheel

Pass 19 May 2014 109,368 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 109,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 109,075 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 108,876 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 108,876 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 108,698 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 108,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2010 108,511 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 108,203 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 108,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 107,800 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 107,292 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 107,292 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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44 JRX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 44 JRX, 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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What year was 44 JRX registered?

44 JRX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1989.

Is 44 JRX safe to buy?

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