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F279 JKP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

214,314 mi
Last recorded214,314 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF279 JKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 214,314 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 213,022 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 211,941 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 210,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 208,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 208,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 208,019 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 205,490 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2017 202,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear shockabsorber lower mounting slight corrosion

oil leaks

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Nov 2016 200,141 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 197,631 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 194,793 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 192,645 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 188,799 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 186,442 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 182,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 175,322 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 169,715 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 164,371 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 157,925 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 153,760 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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F279 JKP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 F279 JKP, 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 F279 JKP registered?

F279 JKP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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