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F457 JHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,436 mi
Last recorded140,436 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF457 JHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 140,436 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 139,889 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box . (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 139,884 miles

Engine oil overfull .

Nearside Floor not fully secure Battery box under passenger seat corroded . (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box pinion shaft seal . (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 139,874 miles

Both swivel seals leaking slightly

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2022 139,799 miles

Both front swivel seals leaking slightly

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

N/s/ front floor slight corroded

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 139,794 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 139,794 miles

All four tyres slightly perished/cracked

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 139,794 miles

All four tyres slightly perished/cracked

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 139,092 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 139,086 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 138,674 miles

Rear Tyres age cracking.

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 138,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Rear Tyres age cracking.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 138,299 miles

Light switch sticky

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

Power steering box slight leak.

Scratches in windscreen.

Steering has tight spots

Pass 23 Jan 2015 137,150 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 135,366 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 135,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 134,421 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 134,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 133,785 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 133,783 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2010
Fail 30 Nov 2010

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 131,652 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 129,540 miles

Cut in sidewall on O/S/F tyre.

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 127,351 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 123,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 123,964 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 118,257 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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F457 JHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F457 JHH, 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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F457 JHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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