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F835 JDM

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,664 mi
Last recorded30,664 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF835 JDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2014 30,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,039 miles

both front out riggers corroded

slight play in n/s front shockert bush

Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,562 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

spair tyre in pour condition

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,847 miles

corrosion visable to ns body mount chassie corrosion visable

Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,901 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 27,335 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2008 27,323 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 26,357 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 24,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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F835 JDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F835 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 F835 JDM registered?

F835 JDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1989.

Is F835 JDM safe to buy?

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