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F982 DJC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

172,482 mi
Last recorded172,482 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF982 DJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 172,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 172,480 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger/body mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger/body mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/crossmember rear of chassis and outer (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front door piller is corroded

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 172,283 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front PROP SHAFT SLIDE WORN

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH BALL JOINT COVERS ON STEERING LINK ARM (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 172,274 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front PROP SHAFT SLIDE WORN

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH BALL JOINT COVERS ON STEERING LINK ARM (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 169,325 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 167,584 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 165,859 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 164,136 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 161,950 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 159,662 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 Jan 2014 150,348 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 148,102 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 146,126 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 143,726 miles

Oil leak

track rod slight bend

Pass 22 Jan 2010 141,812 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 138,505 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 136,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 136,109 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 133,372 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 130,955 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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F982 DJC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F982 DJC, 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 F982 DJC registered?

F982 DJC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1989.

Is F982 DJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F982 DJC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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