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F371 JKM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,211 mi
Last recorded129,211 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF371 JKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 129,211 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 126,311 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 121,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 121,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 117,771 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 117,771 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 114,338 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 114,338 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 111,001 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 109,201 miles

steering box leaking to mot limits.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 107,699 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 104,892 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 104,868 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 101,904 miles

fluid leak at strreing box to mot limits.

poss fluid leak at fuel tank

Fail 18 Jun 2008 101,881 miles

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

fluid leak at strreing box to mot limits.

poss fluid leak at fuel tank

Pass 18 Jun 2007 97,483 miles

n/s front brake flexi slightly perished.

p.a.s leaking to mot limits.

poss fuel leak at tank.

poss incorect repair to rear chassis.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 90,660 miles

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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F371 JKM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F371 JKM, 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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F371 JKM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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