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F599 JHS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

130,755 mi
Last recorded130,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF599 JHS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 130,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 129,127 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 129,101 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 127,697 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 125,585 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 123,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 120,952 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 118,920 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 116,360 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 114,025 miles

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Oil leak rear diff

Fail 6 Apr 2018 114,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Oil leak rear diff

Pass 6 Apr 2017 111,398 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,938 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 104,207 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 104,181 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 102,333 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 102,286 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 100,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 100,149 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 97,373 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 93,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 93,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 93,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 90,369 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 90,369 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 86,768 miles

U J on front prop worn.

both swivel pins joints leaking slightly.

nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage wearing.

number plate light cover cracked.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 83,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 82,822 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front swivel joint pitted

oil leak

rear floor corroded and holed

suspension bushes deteriorating

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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F599 JHS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 F599 JHS, 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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F599 JHS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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