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F688 JTA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

295,866 mi
Last recorded295,866 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF688 JTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 295,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake pad securing pins appear worn rec! inspection

both front coil springs corroded

both front passenger & driver seat deteriorating

rear bump stops missing

Fail 16 Jan 2020 295,849 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all brake pad securing pins appear worn, recommend brake inspection

both front coil corroded

both passenger and driver seats deteriorated

cable fouling steering shaft underbonnet

o/s/f repeater lamp slight insecure

rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 Jan 2019 292,725 miles

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

hole drivers floor pan

Fail 15 Jan 2019 292,659 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear axle ball joint cover slightly deteriorated

Hole in drivers floor pan

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

Offside Rear half shaft loose

Fail 8 Jan 2019 292,659 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear axle ball joint cover slightly deteriorated

Hole in drivers floor pan

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

Offside Rear half shaft loose

Pass 13 Dec 2017 287,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking

Nearside Front power steering hose temporarily secured

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers floor pan corroded

rear axle swivel joint rubber slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2017 287,752 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking

Nearside Front power steering hose temporarily secured

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers floor pan corroded

rear axle swivel joint rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 285,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear axle swivel joint rubber split

drivers floor pan corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 285,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal near pump (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear axle swivel joint rubber split

drivers floor pan corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 274,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 274,574 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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F688 JTA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 F688 JTA, 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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F688 JTA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1989.

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