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F834 JDM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,051 mi
Last recorded143,051 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF834 JDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 143,051 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front swivel houseing leaking

Pass 28 May 2010 142,800 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 142,795 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 142,027 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 142,005 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 140,441 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 138,478 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 138,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2005 135,500 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side bump stop missing

Fail 11 Nov 2005 135,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

off side bump stop missing

off/side near/side rear suspension bar ends pins missing

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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F834 JDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F834 JDM, 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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What year was F834 JDM registered?

F834 JDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 1989.

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