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F606 JTV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,488 mi
Last recorded122,488 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF606 JTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 122,488 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 122,486 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 115,712 miles

Bonnet safety catch missing

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 8 Dec 2023 115,712 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet safety catch missing

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 110,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 17 Oct 2022 110,888 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 28 Sep 2021 110,474 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 110,474 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 110,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 110,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 107,900 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

dampness around offside front hub seal

dampness around steering box

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear tyre perishing

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 9 Aug 2008 107,789 miles

Oil leak

dampness around offside front hub seal

prop shaft UJ worn

Pass 11 Aug 2007 107,446 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

General underbody corrosion

Long handbrake travel

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

O/S/F Hub slight oil leak

O/S/F Wing damaged and front rubber mud guard detatched

Oil leak

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2007 107,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

General underbody corrosion

Long handbrake travel

O/S/F hub slight oil leak

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

Offside front wing damaged and front rubber mudguard detached

Oil leak

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2006 106,906 miles

Long handbrake travel

Number plate lights dim

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front hub oil leak -damp !

Offside front wing damaged

Oil leak

Steering box damp

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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F606 JTV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F606 JTV, 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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F606 JTV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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