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G249 JWX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 JWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 7 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 92,105 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 92,097 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 86,333 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 86,181 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

near side rear wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,648 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 83,598 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

lots of welding to chassis

Pass 26 Mar 2007 82,075 miles

steering box slightly damp

Pass 24 Mar 2006 79,740 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 79,737 miles

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

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

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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G249 JWX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G249 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.

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What year was G249 JWX registered?

G249 JWX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1989.

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