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F702 GJA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,154 mi
Last recorded136,154 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF702 GJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 136,154 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper/lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 122,026 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper/lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 115,387 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 109,009 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,350 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,241 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 106,550 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 99,816 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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F702 GJA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F702 GJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F702 GJA registered?

F702 GJA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1989.

Is F702 GJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F702 GJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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