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JSU 695

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,512 mi
Last recorded93,512 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSU 695
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 93,512 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 91,340 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 91,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,761 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 88,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

all body mounting areas corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all (6.6.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 87,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 84,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2013 81,048 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,903 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 76,845 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt loose

Both front axle swivel joints seals leaking

Both front indicators pale

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

Main beam / dip switch worn

Quite wet around rear drums ( leaking hub seals )

Chassis is in very poor condition - the whole length of vehicle ( on the top )

Fail 18 Jul 2008 76,844 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

cab floor corroded and holed

rear cross member corroded

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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JSU 695 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JSU 695, 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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JSU 695 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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