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E10 JBT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,537 mi
Last recorded102,537 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 JBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 102,537 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 102,520 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded cross member (6.1.6 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 101,181 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Radiator mount corroded

Nearside Front Shocker tower corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shocker tower corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 100,509 miles

exhaust system corrodeed

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2023 100,506 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play loose nut (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working wired wrong (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corrodeed

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 100,280 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 100,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 99,519 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 99,516 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 98,024 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 97,126 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,713 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 96,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 94,228 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 93,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 93,027 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 93,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 92,207 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 85,296 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,100 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 85,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 83,681 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 78,515 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 79,366 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E10 JBT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 E10 JBT, 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 E10 JBT registered?

E10 JBT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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