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F836 JDM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,446 mi
Last recorded182,446 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF836 JDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 182,446 miles

Coil spring corroded all four affected. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four are cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 180,289 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General corrosion

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 178,142 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 175,968 miles

Coolant leak top hose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 172,364 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 172,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 167,139 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 161,707 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 161,704 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub swivel assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 159,401 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 159,401 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 156,392 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Propshaft u/j on front axle joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on rear axle. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 156,392 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Propshaft u/j on front axle joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on rear axle. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 154,007 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front slight corrosion around shock absorber mounting.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 154,006 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel pump. (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front slight corrosion around shock absorber mounting.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 151,117 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 147,634 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 144,281 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f outriggers corroded.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 144,281 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and o/s/f outriggers corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 140,661 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 137,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 133,536 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 129,284 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 125,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 122,497 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 122,494 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 118,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 117,174 miles

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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F836 JDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F836 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 F836 JDM registered?

F836 JDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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