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F49 JBW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,216 mi
Last recorded150,216 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 JBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 150,216 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front hub seal damp

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2019 149,958 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heavy underside corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2019 149,958 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2018 148,461 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear corroded

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2017 147,594 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

heavy underside corrosion

oil leaks

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 147,594 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

chips in screen

heavy underside corrosion

oil leaks

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 145,346 miles

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

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

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

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

heavy underside corrosion

oil leaks

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

steering box damp

Fail 8 Dec 2016 145,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

heavy underside corrosion

oil leaks

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

steering box damp

Pass 9 Nov 2015 141,480 miles

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

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

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

heavy underside corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 141,480 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

heavy underside corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 137,642 miles

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

underside corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2014 137,642 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

underside corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2013 129,357 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

underside corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2013 129,357 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2012 122,394 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 120,671 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 119,092 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 117,044 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 112,453 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2006 112,028 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 112,004 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

petrol pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2005 111,582 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs rusty

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside seat belt fraying

small chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2005 111,582 miles

front brake discs rusty

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside seat belt fraying

small chip in windscreen

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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F49 JBW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 F49 JBW, 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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F49 JBW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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