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F237 JRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,346 mi
Last recorded64,346 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF237 JRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 64,346 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 64,305 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal has no rubber on

Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,967 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,809 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting stay (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion spring mounting bracket (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting stay (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,387 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,661 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,165 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Sep 2013 59,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,322 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,427 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,897 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 55,897 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear crossmember excessivley corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,114 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 55,106 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 52,740 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,147 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 50,147 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,607 miles

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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F237 JRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F237 JRM, 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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F237 JRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1989.

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