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F722 JRC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,679 mi
Last recorded99,679 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF722 JRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 99,679 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play Both front (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 92,311 miles

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

both front floor near body mount corroded

slight play in n/s/f hub/bearing

Fail 1 Jul 2016 92,311 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported loose in joint (7.1.1)

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

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

both front floor near body mount corroded

slight play in n/s/f hub/bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front floorpans at rear of front inner wheel arches surface corrosion

front floor pan/battery tray box under nearside seat weakened by corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2015 90,964 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front floorpans at rear of front inner wheel arches surface corrosion

front floor pan/battery tray box under nearside seat weakened by corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,553 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 86,100 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 84,665 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 84,362 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 84,362 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear prop shaft rear u/j slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2009 82,685 miles

center rear panel rusting /corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2008 81,243 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 81,243 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 79,132 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 79,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Handbrake tell tale does not illuminate

Fail 20 Sep 2005 77,606 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F722 JRC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F722 JRC, 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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F722 JRC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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