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F804 JBA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,564 mi
Last recorded241,564 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF804 JBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 241,564 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 235,737 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 235,734 miles

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported across front (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play near (2.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Steering system fouling diff (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 224,791 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear lower door corroded

offside front floor above chasssis corroded

offside front lower door corroded

rear differential/propshaft seal leaking oil

Fail 4 Jul 2012 224,578 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear lower door corroded

offside front floor above chasssis corroded

offside front lower door corroded

rear differential/propshaft seal leaking oil

Pass 7 Jul 2011 215,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

offside front axle sphere slightly pitted

Fail 6 Jul 2011 315,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

offside front axle sphere slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 199,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 182,271 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 182,271 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Hub nut missing from the offside front hub

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight discolouration both front indicators

Slight play in the offside front wheel bearing/swivel

Pass 5 Jul 2008 166,668 miles

Front indicators discolouring

Pass 5 Jul 2007 150,006 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 149,901 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Drivers door tearing around hinges

Slight damage windscreen zone A

Pass 7 Jul 2006 143,799 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 143,758 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

chassis rusty and shailing

oil leak

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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F804 JBA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F804 JBA, 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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F804 JBA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 1989.

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