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G104 JRN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,496 mi
Last recorded131,496 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG104 JRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 131,496 miles

Nearside Front hub wet with oil

Offside Front hub wet with oil

Pass 9 Apr 2019 131,005 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 130,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 130,495 miles

engine slightly wet with oil

Pass 19 Mar 2016 130,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 129,958 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 129,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 127,151 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 125,029 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 123,513 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 121,987 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 119,598 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 116,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering box has a light misting of oil

Pass 20 Mar 2008 116,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering box has a light misting of oil

Fail 5 Apr 2007 115,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 112,519 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 112,519 miles

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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G104 JRN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G104 JRN, 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 G104 JRN registered?

G104 JRN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G104 JRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G104 JRN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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