LAND ROVER DEFENDER J89RJH has 27 MOTs

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This 1991 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 99,130 miles 4 weeks ago on Friday 16th October 2026 at 09:22.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 21st October 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027.

J89RJH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 202799,130 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202521ST OCTOBER 202698,791 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Arm Ball Joint Dustcover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 202428TH NOVEMBER 202598,278 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED28TH MARCH 202327TH MARCH 202497,647 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 202120TH DECEMBER 202297,252 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202020TH DECEMBER 202197,033 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Mid Pipe Corroded And Slightly Blowing (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201912TH AUGUST 202095,751 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH JULY 201824TH JULY 201995,284 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective Flat
FAILED25TH JULY 201895,284 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective Flat
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20169TH DECEMBER 201794,948 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Pivot Point Has Slight Play Swivel Joint Slight Play (2.2.b.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Pivot Point Has Slight Play Swivel Joint Slight Play (2.2.b.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Engine
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Radius Arm Synthetic Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Radius Arm Synthetic Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 201524TH NOVEMBER 201693,265 MI
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 201593,264 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid No Pump Sounds (8.2.3)
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 201424TH NOVEMBER 201591,273 MI
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 201491,245 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Steering Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.2.c.1h)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Remains On When The Brakes Are Released (1.2.1e)
  6. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Remains On When The Brakes Are Released (1.2.1e)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20137TH OCTOBER 201486,781 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Wear/play In N/s/f Tractor Joint.
FAILED4TH OCTOBER 201386,781 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Steering System Has A Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (2.2.d.2a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Disc Contaminated By Oil (3.5.1h)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Disc Contaminated By Grease (3.5.1h)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. USER ENTERED - Slight Wear/play In N/s/f Tractor Joint.
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20127TH OCTOBER 201383,611 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s Mirror Cracked
  2. USER ENTERED - 7pin Electrics To Towball
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 20117TH OCTOBER 201280,416 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Wiper Blades Splitting
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 201180,401 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. USER ENTERED - Wiper Blades Splitting
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20107TH OCTOBER 201175,909 MI
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 200913TH NOVEMBER 201070,154 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 200970,042 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 200813TH NOVEMBER 200965,429 MI
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 200865,371 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Steering System Has A Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (2.2.d.2a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged Sufficient To Obstruct Correct Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  4. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 200713TH NOVEMBER 200858,068 MI
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 200613TH NOVEMBER 200752,521 MI
FAILED30TH OCTOBER 200652,521 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J89RJH Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

J89RJH MOT Comments

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J89RJH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 99,130 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,832 miles

J89RJH FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration J89RJH was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 1991 so it is currently 35 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 99,130 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 2,832 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J89RJH has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 37 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 18 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027 .

Does J89RJH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 13th November 2026 J89RJH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J89RJH Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 13th November 2026 J89RJH does have Tax. Read more

When does J89RJH Tax expire?

The current Tax for J89RJH will expire in 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J89RJH MOT expire?

The current MOT for J89RJH will expire in 11 months on Thursday 21st October 2027. Read more

When did J89RJH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J89RJH was on Friday 16th October 2026 at 09:22. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J89RJH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for J89RJH we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J89RJH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for J89RJH we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J89RJH?

J89RJH is registered as a 1991 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has J89RJH done?

The odometer reading for J89RJH at the last MOT in October 2026 was 99,130 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,832 miles per year. Read more

How old is J89RJH?

The vehicle J89RJH was manufactured in 1991 so it is currently 35 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 26th November 1991. Read more

What colour is J89RJH?

The official colour of J89RJH is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does J89RJH have?

J89RJH has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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