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G235 BEJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG235 BEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2026

Fuel system component leaking Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play From drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Axle insecure To body (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 85 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 tyres ()

Pass 17 Aug 2023 11 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 201,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 200,753 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both rear sides lights discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis has been welded heavily

Pass 7 May 2019 200,618 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside heavily covered in protective underseal - unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Oct 2016 191,975 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 191,970 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 184,385 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f outrigger corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 184,385 miles

Front Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f outrigger corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 176,572 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 170,019 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 170,019 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 163,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre cross tube cracked at nearside end

slight corrosion of offside front outrigger

slight damage to both front seat belts

Pass 1 Nov 2010 157,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler pipe has small hole in it

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2009 150,614 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN AND MARKED ON INSIDE EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 14 Nov 2008 142,373 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 142,373 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 135,264 miles

slight visual smoking on tickover

Pass 27 Oct 2006 129,384 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 129,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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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G235 BEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G235 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 G235 BEJ registered?

G235 BEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for G235 BEJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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