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F31 LNJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

244,032 mi
Last recorded244,032 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 LNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 244,032 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front check strap loose

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chip in screen

slight free play at steering wheel

slight travel on handbrake

under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2019 244,014 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front check strap loose

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chip in screen

slight free play at steering wheel

slight travel on handbrake

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 237,728 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front swivel joint light movement in housing

light play in steering column

Pass 19 Dec 2016 230,156 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

footbrake feels spongy

service footbrake effort low

Pass 19 Dec 2015 227,682 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

both front tyres cracked inside tread

service footbrake effort low

Pass 12 Aug 2014 227,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front floors holed but not in a percribed area

n/s/f hub seal slight damp inner

n/s/f outer hub seal slightly damp

n/s/f pillar holed but not in percribed area

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

rear chassis showing signs off corrosion

slight free play at steering wheel

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 11 Aug 2014 227,682 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front floors holed but not in a percribed area

n/s/f hub seal slight damp inner

n/s/f outer hub seal slightly damp

n/s/f pillar holed but not in percribed area

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

rear chassis showing signs off corrosion

slight free play at steering wheel

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 7 Aug 2013 227,682 miles

front outriggers corroded and holed

rear service brake slightly uneven

tyres cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2013 227,682 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front outriggers corroded and holed

tyres cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2012 218,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 218,423 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 216,220 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 216,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 212,014 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 207,377 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 207,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 202,593 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 202,406 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 196,907 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 193,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F31 LNJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F31 LNJ, 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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F31 LNJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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