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F685 JMW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,643 mi
Last recorded131,643 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF685 JMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 131,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive will need to be looked at before next mot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 131,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive will need to be looked at before next mot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 131,549 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 131,532 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both inner pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 124,382 miles

Nearside Front Slight oil leak from hub seal

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 120,156 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper swivel joint has play

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis outriggers nearside front and offside front have corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2022 120,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper swivel joint has play

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis outriggers nearside front and offside front have corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 117,835 miles

Braking system leaking servo area (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 116,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 116,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play on box drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front joint gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported above rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

play in nearside and offside front top swivel joints but not excessive

excessive play in rear axle top ball joint mounting

off side bush on front panhard rod has excessive play

Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,344 miles

Front steering component slight play in rubber bush

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 111,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 108,651 miles

N/S/F BULL BAR LOOSE

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 104,540 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

towbar electrics damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,510 miles

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

towbar electrics damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,808 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front bumper slightly damaged

tow bar socket damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2011 98,845 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,427 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 91,446 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 91,446 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 88,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 83,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 83,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F685 JMW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F685 JMW, 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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F685 JMW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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