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JOE 35

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,263 mi
Last recorded109,263 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 35
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 109,263 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 107,568 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 107,568 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 104,139 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive General leaks from engine, gearbox, transfer box and front axle/hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread, some quite deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 104,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg - rear cross member mounting / Upper spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg - rear cross member mounting / Upper spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive General leaks from engine, gearbox, transfer box and front axle/hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread, some quite deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 96,997 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,847 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 92,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear exhaust box tailpipe missing

Pass 12 May 2014 89,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,316 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,374 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 77,229 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front floor rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,229 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front floor rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2010 71,855 miles

both headlight patterns poor

brake fluid close to min

front belt webs in poor condition on limit

front prop joint poor condition

gearbox oil leak

handbrake linkage well worn on limit

metal brake pipes corroded to limit in some places plus coating in areas

n/s/f chassis outrigger slight distorsion

n/s/f seat belt buckle appears loose but secure (in plastic housing)

o/s/f floor well corroded near body mount only mount with corrosion (6.1)

pads low

steering box and pump damp to limit no drips when testing

Fail 20 Feb 2010 71,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlight patterns poor

brake fluid close to min

front belt webs in poor condition on limit

front prop joint poor condition

gearbox oil leak

handbrake linkage well worn on limit

metal brake pipes corroded to limit in some places plus coating in areas

n/s/f chassis outrigger slight distorsion

n/s/f seat belt buckle appears loose but secure (in plastic housing)

o/s/f floor well corroded near body mount only mount with corrosion (6.1)

pads low

steering box and pump damp to limit no drips when testing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,541 miles

Oil leaking from gearbox.

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

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

Rear disc pads low.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 64,540 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leaking from gearbox.

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

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

Rear disc pads low.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 56,949 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 54,379 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 52,923 miles

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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JOE 35 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JOE 35, 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 JOE 35 registered?

JOE 35 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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