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F202 BJW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,765 mi
Last recorded148,765 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF202 BJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 148,765 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 145,698 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2024 145,698 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 142,718 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 142,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 139,005 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 138,991 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached axle mounts elongated bolt holes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 135,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 135,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 128,846 miles

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 128,802 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 122,427 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 122,417 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 116,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 116,571 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Coil spring not correctly located in mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear propshaft, rear U/J worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,600 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak

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

Offside Front swivel hub slight leak

Offside Front swivel hub slight leak

Oil leak

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front (5.2.2b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 112,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg x5 holes (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg x4 holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak

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

Offside Front swivel hub slight leak

Offside Front swivel hub slight leak

Oil leak

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front (5.2.2b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 105,536 miles

Differential Leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2016

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Pipe (7.1.2)

Differential Leak

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 97,664 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 95,373 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 95,373 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 91,141 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 91,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 86,661 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,866 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 85,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,944 miles

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

Dust covers split on both drag link end joints.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 70,441 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside swivel leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2009 70,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside swivel leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2008 63,154 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 56,532 miles

nearside swivel joint leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2006 53,383 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 53,383 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F202 BJW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F202 BJW, 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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F202 BJW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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