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D22 DJJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,400 mi
Last recorded186,400 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 DJJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 186,400 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 184,680 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front trackrod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 181,680 miles

Offside Front drag link as slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2022 165,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 163,454 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

brake fluid

exhaust rubber mounts condition

front spring housings rusted

handbrake travel

nearside front ball hub and seal condition

offside front outrigger rusted

rear bump stop chassis rusted

rear suspension lower arm bushs condition

steering box arm joint slight wear

Fail 22 Nov 2021 163,454 miles

handbrake travel

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

brake fluid

exhaust rubber mounts condition

front spring housings rusted

nearside front ball hub and seal condition

offside front outrigger rusted

rear bump stop chassis rusted

rear suspension lower arm bushs condition

steering box arm joint slight wear

Pass 20 Nov 2020 160,318 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 160,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2015 93,669 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,818 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 86,818 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,684 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 84,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 82,260 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,245 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 82,182 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 82,141 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 78,913 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 78,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 73,522 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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D22 DJJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D22 DJJ, 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 D22 DJJ registered?

D22 DJJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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