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F292 JVU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,257 mi
Last recorded130,257 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF292 JVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 130,257 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 130,057 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 129,338 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 128,252 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 125,321 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 125,321 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 124,334 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 124,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 123,365 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 122,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 120,141 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 119,019 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 116,378 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 113,054 miles

Condition of exhaust

General corosion to underbody

Slight play in steering components

Pass 22 Jan 2011 111,412 miles

drag link to trackrod dust cover loose

Fail 22 Jan 2011 111,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drag link to trackrod dust cover loose

Pass 6 Feb 2010 106,964 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2010 106,964 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 105,054 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 105,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 104,930 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 104,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear hub leaking oil slighty

Pass 1 Jun 2006 103,262 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 103,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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F292 JVU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F292 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 F292 JVU registered?

F292 JVU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is F292 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F292 JVU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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