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F875 JAO

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

232,494 mi
Last recorded232,494 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF875 JAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 232,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam center ball joint (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 230,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 229,020 miles

Chassis is corroded.

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Drivers footwell. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under anit-roll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 227,646 miles

slight spliting on rear fuel pipe

Pass 3 Dec 2021 225,720 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 223,544 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 221,859 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 220,578 miles

Central Rear rear prop shaft u/j slight play

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play off steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 217,741 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

rear prop shaft loose

Fail 29 Jul 2016 217,739 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

rear prop shaft loose

Pass 30 Jun 2015 215,515 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 215,512 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 212,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 209,464 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 205,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 200,767 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 198,517 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 196,465 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 193,222 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 193,220 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 193,167 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 193,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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F875 JAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F875 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 F875 JAO registered?

F875 JAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F875 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F875 JAO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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