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G342 SFJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,592 mi
Last recorded112,592 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG342 SFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 112,592 miles

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 23 Jul 2022 111,628 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tracktor seal weeping

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 110,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 109,570 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

slight n/s tractor joint seal leak

Pass 18 May 2019 108,285 miles

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

Front both floors have large holes

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

body corroded

engine oil leak

fuel tank corroded and signs of has been leaking but no drips

gear oil leak

holes in floor by battery

Fail 9 May 2019 108,285 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail shock cone corroded to excess (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both floors have large holes

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

body corroded

engine oil leak

fuel tank corroded and signs of has been leaking but no drips

gear oil leak

holes in floor by battery

Pass 22 Mar 2018 107,262 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 105,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,509 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 102,491 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 99,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,832 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,778 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 92,778 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,340 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake back plate oil contamin ated

Fail 9 Mar 2011 89,207 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake back plate oil contamin ated

Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,563 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 85,512 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 81,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 81,561 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 81,179 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 81,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2007 80,398 miles
Fail 2 May 2007

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 78,190 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 78,190 miles

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

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

rear propshaft joint starting to brake up

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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G342 SFJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 G342 SFJ, 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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G342 SFJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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