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G105 GJX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,449 mi
Last recorded112,449 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG105 GJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 112,449 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 111,801 miles

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside

Fail 12 Jul 2022 111,779 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Apr 2021 110,850 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 107,701 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,140 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 104,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 102,016 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 102,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 97,818 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,345 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 120,424 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 120,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front bulkhead corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 118,835 miles

Offside Front Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 117,419 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 115,923 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 115,923 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 114,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 111,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 May 2008 111,861 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 107,424 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 104,404 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 104,404 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front registration plate cracked

oil leak nsr hub

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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G105 GJX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G105 GJX, 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 G105 GJX registered?

G105 GJX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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