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G256 JKU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,978 mi
Last recorded136,978 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 JKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 136,978 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

play in n/s/r wheel bearings and some in the n /s/f

some fluid leaks from steering box

Fail 2 May 2008 136,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

play in n/s/r wheel bearings and some in the n /s/f

some fluid leaks from steering box

Pass 28 Apr 2007 130,937 miles

ADVISES AS FULL TEST

Fail 28 Apr 2007 130,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OIL LEAK FROM O/S/F AXLE WHEEL BOX

SOME PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND N/S/R

Pass 4 May 2006 123,056 miles

LEAK FROM STEERING BOX

O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING FRAYING

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS BOTH SIDES

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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G256 JKU 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 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 G256 JKU, 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 G256 JKU registered?

G256 JKU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G256 JKU safe to buy?

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