MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,684 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
bad oil leaks
floor and outriggers rusty and weak
freeplay in nearside front top joint
nearside front seat belt in poor condition
o/s/f seat belt webbing in poor condition
rear shock absorber bushes worn
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
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
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
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.
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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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