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F192 JMR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,089 mi
Last recorded165,089 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF192 JMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 165,089 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential drive flange gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake near to having little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 163,883 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 163,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 163,424 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 162,359 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 161,760 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 161,760 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 158,979 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 156,060 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

engine water leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 156,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

engine water leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 151,839 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 151,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

rear exhaust lays close to chassis

Pass 29 Sep 2010 146,833 miles

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

offside rear chassis bulging with corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2010 146,830 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

offside rear chassis bulging with corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2009 137,796 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 134,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 131,288 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 128,293 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 128,293 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight leak from sterring box

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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F192 JMR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 F192 JMR, 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 F192 JMR registered?

F192 JMR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1989.

Is F192 JMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F192 JMR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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