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G311 AJT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

255,072 mi
Last recorded255,072 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG311 AJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 255,072 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 252,543 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 247,170 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 243,385 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 238,007 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 233,620 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 233,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 228,887 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 225,438 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 223,577 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 222,643 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 221,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 215,395 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 209,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 199,549 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 191,252 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 118,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 180,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 170,556 miles

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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G311 AJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G311 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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What year was G311 AJT registered?

G311 AJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G311 AJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G311 AJT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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