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Q80JCP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,038 mi
Last recorded55,038 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ80JCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 55,038 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 54,956 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 54,814 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 54,154 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,082 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,256 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 51,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both o/s hub seals shows slight seepage

Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,433 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal shows slight leak

Offside Rear hub seal shows slight leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,187 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,907 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,618 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 33,450 miles

vehicle re/tested due to incorrect milage entered on 30/11/2013

Pass 30 Nov 2013 332,828 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 27,031 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,874 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,449 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,449 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 90,017 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITREMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 90,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 84,618 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS ON PREVIOUS VT32 NUMBER 250432827298 STILL NEEDS TO BE RECTIFIED.

Fail 10 Aug 2007 84,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED TO BE RECTIFIED.

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

nearside and offside front body wings damaged no sharp edges

nearside front side light plastic glass missing, not effecting light output

steering damper offside bush slightly deteriated, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 18 May 2006 84,618 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 84,618 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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Q80JCP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Q80JCP, 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 Q80JCP registered?

Q80JCP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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