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G248 JWX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,714 mi
Last recorded164,714 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG248 JWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 164,714 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 164,630 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear number plate faded

slight movement of indicator & wiper switches

Pass 14 Apr 2008 163,295 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 163,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 162,135 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 162,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G248 JWX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G248 JWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G248 JWX registered?

G248 JWX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is G248 JWX safe to buy?

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