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F303 JCA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,725 mi
Last recorded118,725 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF303 JCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 118,725 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2016 117,779 miles

corrosion underneath

holes in body/floor/etc. not in any prescribed areas

Fail 13 Jul 2016 117,777 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users missing (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 4 x holes on nearside inside out outside of the chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users one missing out of two (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

corrosion underneath

holes in body/floor/etc. not in any prescribed areas

Pass 25 Sep 2014 116,152 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2013 114,568 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 113,678 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

engine breathing heavy from under bonnet and smoking slightly

front axle mounting bushes worn on both sides

Fail 7 Mar 2012 113,674 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

engine breathing heavy from under bonnet and smoking slightly

front axle mounting bushes worn on both sides

Pass 24 Feb 2011 112,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 111,446 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 111,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 110,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 110,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 109,173 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 107,914 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 106,737 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise n/s floor holed

advise n/s/f seat belt

advise steel pipe all round vehicle

oil leak

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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F303 JCA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F303 JCA, 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 F303 JCA registered?

F303 JCA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F303 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F303 JCA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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