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F696 JAL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,880 mi
Last recorded118,880 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF696 JAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 118,880 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 118,812 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,127 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,949 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 110,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 103,135 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 100,237 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 100,235 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 97,664 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 97,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 92,231 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 87,558 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AROUND REPAIR THAT SHOULD BE CHECKED

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 85,151 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front and nearside rear bump stops missing

play in nearside front ball swivell bearing

play top ball swill bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 85,151 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front and nearside rear bump stops missing

play in nearside front ball swivell bearing

play top ball swill bearing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 82,564 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 82,564 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Damp around servo

Driver check strap broken

OSR tyre nailed

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Play in steering box balljoint

Power steering pump damp

Radiator poor

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear prop shaft rear uj has movementin bearing

Throttle sticking

Tyre pressures appear low

Very slight play in NSF wheel beraing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,993 miles

Slight leak from ps box, slight play in steering box balljoint and drag link balljoints, front to rear brake pipe rusty, slight exhaust blow from downpipe, engine oily

Fail 25 Mar 2008 79,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight leak from ps box, slight play in steering box balljoint and drag link balljoints, front to rear brake pipe rusty, slight exhaust blow from downpipe, engine oily

Pass 28 Mar 2007 78,871 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 78,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 76,537 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 76,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front 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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F696 JAL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F696 JAL, 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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F696 JAL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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