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G255 EJL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,204 mi
Last recorded147,204 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 EJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2009 147,204 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 143,561 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 140,537 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 135,502 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 135,415 miles

corossion in n/s/r c/member not near any load/b/points of any kind

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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G255 EJL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G255 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G255 EJL?

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What year was G255 EJL registered?

G255 EJL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 1989.

Is G255 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G255 EJL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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