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G254 EJL

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,684 mi
Last recorded132,684 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG254 EJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 132,684 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 127,781 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 127,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 123,503 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 118,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 115,441 miles

bad oil leaks

floor and outriggers rusty and weak

freeplay in nearside front top joint

nearside front seat belt in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2007 112,642 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 109,839 miles

o/s/f seat belt webbing in poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes worn

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 31 Oct 2006 109,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f seat belt webbing in poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes worn

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 29 Nov 2005 108,859 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

both front seat belts in very poor condition

chassis very rusty

exhaust very rusty

rear top shocker bushes worn badly

Pass 29 Nov 2005 108,859 miles

both front seat belts in very poor condition

chassis very rusty

exhaust very rusty

rear top shocker bushes worn badly

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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G254 EJL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G254 EJL, 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 G254 EJL registered?

G254 EJL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1989.

Is G254 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G254 EJL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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