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F276 JMA

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,947 mi
Last recorded161,947 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF276 JMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 161,947 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 156,779 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 151,873 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 144,598 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 138,820 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 138,148 miles

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 135,771 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 132,736 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 130,003 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 123,452 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,701 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 111,296 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 7 Mar 2011 106,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 98,091 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 96,776 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 85,533 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 74,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 67,084 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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F276 JMA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F276 JMA, 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 F276 JMA registered?

F276 JMA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is F276 JMA safe to buy?

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