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D9 CNJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

219,254 mi
Last recorded219,254 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 CNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 219,254 miles

All underbody corroded

All underbody covered in mud

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 218,728 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak seepage from water pump ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper both bump stop rubbers missing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 216,081 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 216,081 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 215,941 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 214,436 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 213,244 miles

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 24 Oct 2016 213,244 miles

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all 4 tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 211,090 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 211,087 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 206,310 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 206,310 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 204,770 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 204,770 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D9 CNJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc 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 D9 CNJ, 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 D9 CNJ registered?

D9 CNJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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