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F868 JAO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

190,335 mi
Last recorded190,335 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF868 JAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 190,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 185,569 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 182,513 miles

Beam image only just within requirements

Horn sound only just within requirements

Rear Rear bumper excessively corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 180,561 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 177,246 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 174,420 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 170,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 168,504 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 165,451 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Jul 2017 165,451 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2016 161,325 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 161,325 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 157,443 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 154,482 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres slightly wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Nov 2012 151,537 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 151,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 147,840 miles

front tyres perished

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 147,724 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres perished

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 144,668 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perished

rear prop uj has slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2010 144,668 miles

all tyres perished

rear prop uj has slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2009 139,976 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished cords not yet exposed.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 139,754 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

all 4 tyres perished cords not yet exposed.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 135,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 135,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 131,403 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 131,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2006 126,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F868 JAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F868 JAO, 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 F868 JAO registered?

F868 JAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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