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F975 JRC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

153,527 mi
Last recorded153,527 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF975 JRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 153,527 miles

engine oil leak

passenger door requires adjustment

Fail 20 Dec 2012 153,518 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

passenger door requires adjustment

Fail 15 Dec 2011 150,671 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

full seat belt harness fitted to driver seat

Pass 15 Dec 2011 150,671 miles

full seat belt harness fitted to driver seat

Pass 10 Dec 2010 147,685 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2010 147,668 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 143,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play rear propshaft rear u.j

Fail 16 Dec 2009 143,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play rear propshaft rear u.j

Fail 13 Dec 2008 139,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 139,275 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 135,647 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 134,425 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 134,415 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 128,226 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 128,226 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F975 JRC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F975 JRC, 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 F975 JRC registered?

F975 JRC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F975 JRC shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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