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JFL 472

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,001 mi
Last recorded193,001 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 472
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 193,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 192,403 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 188,088 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 184,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 169,001 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 114,313 miles

centre of rear crossmember corroded near towbar mountings

throttle pedal insecure

front propshaft rear uj worn.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 114,304 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre of rear crossmember corroded near towbar mountings

throttle pedal insecure

front propshaft rear uj worn.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 107,818 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 107,818 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak from nearside rear grease cap

Pass 25 Jan 2007 106,254 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 106,253 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 105,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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JFL 472 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFL 472, 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 JFL 472 registered?

JFL 472 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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