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F586 PBJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

228,394 mi
Last recorded228,394 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF586 PBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 228,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 227,524 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 226,925 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 225,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 224,576 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 223,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 223,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 222,194 miles

Body corrosion, offside front chassis mounting area

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front and Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear silencer tailpipe corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (3.6.B.4d)

General underside corrosion

Grease? around inside of Nearside rear wheel?

Offside front tyre = 2 mm on edges

nearside and offside rear jacking points corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 222,194 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering rod (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body corrosion, offside front chassis mounting area

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front and Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear silencer tailpipe corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (3.6.B.4d)

General underside corrosion

Grease? around inside of Nearside rear wheel?

Offside front tyre = 2 mm on edges

nearside and offside rear jacking points corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 220,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 7 Apr 2015 220,654 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 7 Apr 2014 218,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front propshaft, rear u/joint worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear chassis/body out rigger corroded

Rear tailpipe corroded and holed, after silencer

Fail 7 Apr 2014 218,556 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front propshaft, rear u/joint worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear chassis/body out rigger corroded

Rear tailpipe corroded and holed, after silencer

Pass 2 May 2012 214,660 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 210,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 210,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 207,649 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 207,644 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 200,296 miles

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

offside seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Fail 19 Dec 2006 200,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside seat belt webbing slightly frayed

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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F586 PBJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F586 PBJ, 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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F586 PBJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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