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G234 BEJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,605 mi
Last recorded116,605 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG234 BEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 116,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Pass 26 Aug 2022 115,919 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 115,073 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 113,380 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,176 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 107,270 miles

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

underneath wax oiled

Pass 15 Aug 2015 104,199 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind wheel (2.2.B.1f)

decelerometer used to checked brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2014 97,695 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,403 miles

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

rear dif worn

Fail 25 Mar 2013 94,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

rear dif worn

Fail 30 Apr 2012 88,649 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,649 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 82,739 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,612 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

REAR PROP UJ WORNE

Pass 15 May 2009 69,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,784 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 62,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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G234 BEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G234 BEJ, 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 G234 BEJ registered?

G234 BEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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