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F286 JRJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

79,871 mi
Last recorded79,871 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF286 JRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,871 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 79,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected light dim (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle stabilizer link rod bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen less than 40mm outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner brake discs corroded

both rear inner brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,828 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

slight play in offside front axle stabiliser arm bush

slight play in offside front steering damper bush

Fail 24 Nov 2020 79,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

slight play in offside front axle stabiliser arm bush

slight play in offside front steering damper bush

Pass 29 May 2019 79,645 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 29 May 2019 79,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 31 May 2018 79,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 30 May 2018 79,534 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working affected by brake light (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 12 May 2017 79,346 miles

slight play in both front sphers

Fail 12 May 2017 79,346 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in both front sphers

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,031 miles

front prop UJ worn

Fail 20 Feb 2016 79,029 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front prop UJ worn

rear prop shaft UJ worn and splines worn

Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,028 miles

no tow ball fitted @ time of test

power steering damp @ steering box

rear diff bearing excess play

rear propshaft very worn

slight play o/s/f tractor joint

Fail 9 Aug 2014 79,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

power steering damp @ steering box

rear diff bearing excess play

rear propshaft very worn

slight play o/s/f tractor joint

Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,255 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 76,203 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,453 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,147 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 67,314 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 66,088 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 66,079 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 64,537 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 62,704 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Outer Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2005 62,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F286 JRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 F286 JRJ, 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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F286 JRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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