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F590 JJO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF590 JJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Towbar coupling indicator not working (6.1.6 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 24 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 181,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 182,321 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 181,022 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 181,610 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak from o/s/f sphere

Fail 27 Nov 2013 181,599 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak from o/s/f sphere

Fail 29 Nov 2012 165,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 165,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 154,549 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 149,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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F590 JJO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F590 JJO, 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 F590 JJO registered?

F590 JJO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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