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F571 JGB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

107,006 mi
Last recorded107,006 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF571 JGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 107,006 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 107,003 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 106,806 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 106,806 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 106,620 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn SLIGHT LEAKING (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn SLIGHT LEAKING (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2013 106,604 miles

ALTERNATOR AND FAN BELT LOOSE

FRONT AXLE SWIVEL JOINT SEALS LEAKING

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR DIFF OIL SEAL LEAKING

REAR SUSPENSION CHECK STRAP BROKEN

Fail 14 May 2013 106,604 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ALTERNATOR AND FAN BELT LOOSE

FRONT AXLE SWIVEL JOINT SEALS LEAKING

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR DIFF OIL SEAL LEAKING

REAR SUSPENSION CHECK STRAP BROKEN

Pass 12 Sep 2011 106,384 miles

small amount of smoke emmitted on acceleration

Fail 12 Sep 2011 106,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Corrosion around front & rear seats on foor pan

Corrosion too floor & chassis on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2010 104,178 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 104,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 102,806 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

all road wheels getting rusty

handbrake nearly at end of travel requires adjustment

pas belt starting to deteriorate

pas pipes slightly wet on front xmember

Fail 21 Jul 2009 102,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

all road wheels getting rusty

alternator belt loose

handbrake nearly at end of travel requires adjustment

pas belt starting to deteriorate

pas pipes slightly wet on front xmember

Pass 14 Jul 2008 101,389 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 7 Jul 2008 101,389 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 30 Jul 2007 100,124 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 100,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

both swivel seals leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2006 99,869 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 99,869 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front swivel oil seals leeking

oil leak

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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F571 JGB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 F571 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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F571 JGB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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