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F570 JGB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,836 mi
Last recorded166,836 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF570 JGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 166,836 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 163,875 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 161,922 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 160,816 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 159,214 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 159,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 157,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

off sie and nearside front swivel hub seals weaping

Pass 11 May 2020 155,865 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 155,864 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 154,289 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

near side front swivel hub leaking and has slight play

Pass 23 May 2018 152,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 150,232 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 150,232 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2016 148,227 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 148,227 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 146,347 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 146,347 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 144,555 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 143,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 143,325 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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F570 JGB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 F570 JGB, 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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What year was F570 JGB registered?

F570 JGB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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