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G302 AJT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

175,363 mi
Last recorded175,363 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG302 AJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 175,363 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 175,362 miles

Brake disc contaminated Parking brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Cylinder 1 glow plug wire (4.11 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 169,790 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 164,439 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 160,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 160,197 miles

Centre brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust held up with wire and tail pipe missing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 155,966 miles

Rear tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 155,965 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres perished

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 151,112 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 151,112 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 146,262 miles

Brake fluid is low

N/s/f floor is rusty

O/s/f floor is welded from the inside

O/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 5 Jul 2012 146,262 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake fluid is low

N/s/f floor is rusty

O/s/f floor is welded from the inside

O/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 5 Jul 2011 141,241 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 141,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 137,082 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 137,082 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion n/s/f floor

Lots of welding repairs to chassis

Rear exhaust mounting is broken

Underside is very dirty

Pass 28 May 2009 133,222 miles

Both front seat belt webbing in poor.

Fail 27 May 2009 133,221 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Both front seat belt webbing in poor.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 130,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front swivels are pitted

o/s bump stop missing

o/s rear brake back plate missing

slight dampness around steering box

track rod very close to gard

Fail 4 Jun 2008 130,093 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s bump stop missing

o/s rear brake back plate missing

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front swivels are pitted

slight dampness around steering box

track rod very close to gard

Pass 26 Apr 2007 125,752 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 125,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2006 122,486 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 122,486 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

nsf outrigger rusty

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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G302 AJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 G302 AJT, 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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G302 AJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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