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F291 JVU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,233 mi
Last recorded140,233 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 JVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 140,233 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 138,089 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 138,080 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 135,524 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 135,524 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 132,972 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 129,894 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 126,675 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 126,675 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 124,602 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 124,416 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 124,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,208 miles

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 31 May 2016 123,929 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 123,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 121,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006

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

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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F291 JVU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 F291 JVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F291 JVU registered?

F291 JVU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F291 JVU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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