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F543 JFM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,175 mi
Last recorded65,175 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF543 JFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 65,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel hub damp with oil

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 65,165 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure Center (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Swivel hub damp with oil

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 64,298 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 64,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 63,752 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,808 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,044 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 30 Sep 2020 60,987 miles

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Oct 2019 60,502 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,025 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 60,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,568 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 59,555 miles

Offside Front hub swivel seal leaking

nearside front hub swivel seal leaking

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 3 Jul 2006 59,361 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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F543 JFM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F543 JFM, 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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F543 JFM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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