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G239 TCJ

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,957 mi
Last recorded81,957 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG239 TCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 81,957 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gearbox........... (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,110 miles

Front prop uj excessive play

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

Nearside Front swivel housing weeping

Rear axle had welding repair

steering box leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2017 81,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to windscreen (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front prop uj excessive play

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

Nearside Front swivel housing weeping

Rear axle had welding repair

steering box leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,620 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,451 miles

Corrosion in nearside front shock absorber turret.

Engine overheating due to cooling fan not operating.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 76,488 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint Pipes in front of steering box. (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Corrosion in nearside front shock absorber turret.

Engine overheating due to cooling fan not operating.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,935 miles

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

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

engine has oil leaks

Fail 28 Oct 2014 72,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

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

engine has oil leaks

Fail 18 Oct 2014 72,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

4 seatbelts checked (total 7 seats fitted ) --6+1

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

SUbstantial engine oil leaks present Rear axle (banjo casing) leaking

Suspect rear n/s hub seal failure

Pass 16 Oct 2013 71,744 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 67,242 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 67,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

power steering noisy

Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,998 miles

Nearside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 60,998 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 56,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,194 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 50,163 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 50,161 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 May 2007 47,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,444 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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G239 TCJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G239 TCJ, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G239 TCJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 1990.

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