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F519 JRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,007 mi
Last recorded135,007 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF519 JRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 135,007 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver before 1980 (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both going over the roof (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle oil leaking all over brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop link on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light not working with side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis hold plus out rigger holed marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver number plates before 1980 (0.1 (d))

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

Towbar component excessively corroded rusted holed week (6.1.6 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front front diff worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust not bolted up (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column shaft joint (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear rear axle ball joint boot cracked split

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have cuts and cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering shock / damper bush worn

Pass 28 Apr 2023 133,604 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle bearing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 128,202 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 128,199 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,176 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 127,162 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,995 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 122,985 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative with ignition off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached forward mounting bolts insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section under radiator (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached forward mounting bolts insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section rear of bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose forward flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis sections (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper turret excessively corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

slight damage to drivers seat belt

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2017 118,503 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 117,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 115,199 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 112,622 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 112,621 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 106,481 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 24 Jun 2011 106,481 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Jul 2010 100,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front off side suspension bump stop missing

Fail 1 Jul 2010 100,422 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front off side suspension bump stop missing

Pass 15 May 2009 98,026 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 98,026 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 93,895 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 93,880 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 92,436 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 91,213 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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F519 JRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 F519 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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F519 JRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1989.

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