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F691 JMW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

205,639 mi
Last recorded205,639 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF691 JMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 205,639 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 205,638 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury foglamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

excessive play in front swivel joints

Pass 19 Mar 2018 197,767 miles

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

Central exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front exhaust pipe touching centre cross member

o/s/f door pillar corroded,, recommend attention

reverse light not working

steering damper bushes worn,, recommend replace

steering lock,, slightly worn

Fail 15 Mar 2018 197,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight steering does not self centre, road tested,, unsafe to drive (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Central exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust pipe touching centre cross member

o/s/f door pillar corroded,, recommend attention

reverse light not working

steering damper bushes worn,, recommend replace

steering lock,, slightly worn

Pass 16 Jan 2017 182,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s rear upper (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s centre/rear chassis members near shock absorber mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis members (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s rear chassis member (6.6.6)

front bumper slightly deteriorated

front exhaust, close to/touching cross member

o/s/f door pillar slightly corroded,

radiator steaming during mot,, recommend check

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

steering damper bushes worn,, recommend replace

Fail 12 Jan 2017 182,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.6.6)

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

o/s/f door pillar slightly corroded,

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm ,, tread worn slightly uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm ,, tread worn slightly uneven (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s rear upper (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s centre/rear chassis members near shock absorber mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis members (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s rear chassis member (6.6.6)

front bumper slightly deteriorated

front exhaust, close to/touching cross member

radiator steaming during mot,, recommend check

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

steering damper bushes worn,, recommend replace

Pass 18 Jan 2016 169,345 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s and n/s rear inner cross members (6.6.6)

nearside wiper perished on end,, recommend replace

slight difficulty in opening drivers door from inside,, recommend check

Fail 13 Jan 2016 169,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s and n/s rear cross member (6.6.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside wiper perished on end,, recommend replace

slight difficulty in opening drivers door from inside,, recommend check

Pass 19 Jan 2015 158,759 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 158,734 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 149,476 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 137,855 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 126,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 113,084 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 101,198 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 101,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 100,666 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 100,662 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

steering damper bush worn

Fail 2 Apr 2008 100,659 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 100,384 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 100,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 99,694 miles

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

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

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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F691 JMW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F691 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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F691 JMW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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