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B589 FJS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,308 mi
Last recorded49,308 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB589 FJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 49,308 miles

Front o/s and rear n/s bump stops missing

Fail 26 Sep 2023 49,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front o/s and rear n/s bump stops missing

Pass 26 Sep 2022 49,091 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 48,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded outside prescribed areas (Requires attention

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded outside prescribed areas (Requires attention

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust section corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,043 miles

Bolt on cross member below gearbox has slight corrosion at nearside (New cross member recommended

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,747 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 47,747 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,469 miles

Rear propshaft rear universal joint worn (Replacement recommended

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,151 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,172 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 46,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 45,872 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,872 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 45,534 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,534 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 45,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,121 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,007 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,251 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 43,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B589 FJS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 B589 FJS, 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 42 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 B589 FJS registered?

B589 FJS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1984.

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