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G243 AEJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,296 mi
Last recorded188,296 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG243 AEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 188,296 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 188,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE CORRODED (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH HEAD LIGHTS WATER CONTAMINATED (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings A FRAME CROSS MEMBER CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH SIDES EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY (2.6.2)

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable TRACK ROD BENT (2.2.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 186,470 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 183,046 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight leak from n/s/rear hub seal..

Pass 13 Nov 2014 179,790 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/rear hub seal has slight leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 177,144 miles

slight diff oil leak nsr

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 173,387 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 171,704 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 171,646 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 167,560 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 167,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 165,403 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 165,300 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s floorpan heavily corroded under battery , BEWARE large heavy battery could fall through if worsens

o/s + n/s rear chassis corroded and holed by tow bar mountings

some damage to front no. plate

some noise from front and rear hub bearings

some play in front hub joints

Pass 18 Feb 2008 160,558 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 156,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear prop shaft UJ has slight play in joints.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 155,203 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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G243 AEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G243 AEJ, 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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G243 AEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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