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F518 JRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,657 mi
Last recorded132,657 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 JRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 132,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 132,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (hockey stick) foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (hockey stick) foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 132,553 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose stalk anchor bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (hockey stick) foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (hockey stick) foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 131,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 129,904 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle leaking oil

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 129,901 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle leaking oil

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 128,151 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal- slight leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 128,151 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal- slight leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 123,698 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 117,394 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 112,425 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 112,425 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 108,299 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 102,753 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 102,709 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s swivel housing leaking

Fail 18 Dec 2014 102,698 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s swivel housing leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,061 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 91,677 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 91,677 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 89,571 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

shape edges due to front bumper missing

Fail 8 Mar 2012 89,571 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

shape edges due to front bumper missing

Pass 5 Feb 2011 853,606 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 81,233 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

off side on engine fuel system damp

Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,409 miles

Oil leak

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

steering damper rubber worn

Fail 14 Feb 2009 79,403 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

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

steering damper rubber worn

Pass 18 Feb 2008 784,582 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 162,398 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 162,394 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 157,122 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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F518 JRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 F518 JRM, 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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F518 JRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F518 JRM shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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