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F83 JTT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,727 mi
Last recorded107,727 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF83 JTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 107,727 miles

Both front inner hubs leaking.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear damper casing split/broken.

Pass 23 Jul 2025 107,636 miles

Nearside Front hub leaking.

Offside Front hub leaking.

parking brake efficiency only just met ( suggest further investigation )

Fail 23 Jul 2025 107,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub leaking.

Offside Front hub leaking.

Pass 31 Jul 2024 107,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 107,478 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 107,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hub leak.

Offside Front hub leaking oil.

centre exhaust silencer weak.

handbrake requires adjustment.

oil leak.

Fail 27 Jun 2023 107,226 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hub leak.

Offside Front hub leaking oil.

centre exhaust silencer weak.

handbrake requires adjustment.

oil leak.

Pass 7 Mar 2022 106,683 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 106,683 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 106,135 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2021 106,135 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,590 miles

engine oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 4 Mar 2019 105,071 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be leaking from oil cooler pipes attached to o/s chassis (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases adjacent rear exhaust mounting, rust hole (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 105,071 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle insecure bolts securing tractor joint loose on axle. (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be leaking from oil cooler pipes attached to o/s chassis (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases adjacent rear exhaust mounting, rust hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 104,269 miles

engine oil leak

slight seep of oil from o/s/f knucle joint

Fail 8 Mar 2018 104,269 miles

Registration plate lamp not working replace both single pole bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

slight seep of oil from o/s/f knucle joint

Pass 7 Mar 2017 103,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 102,403 miles

Nearside Rear hub slight leak of oil

Offside Front slight hub seal leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear diff input seal leaking

engine oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak offside rear hub

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,618 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 100,615 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,027 miles

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

oil mist pas box

Fail 11 Mar 2013 100,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil mist pas box

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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F83 JTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 F83 JTT, 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 F83 JTT registered?

F83 JTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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