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G344 JWX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

270,559 mi
Last recorded270,559 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG344 JWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 270,559 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 267,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 264,616 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 264,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 262,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 262,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 259,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inc brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 256,629 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 256,623 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 253,297 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 248,871 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 248,868 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired upper arm bush (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 244,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 240,909 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 240,906 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) feed to caliper crushed (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged feed to caliper (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 235,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 231,558 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 226,804 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 222,329 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 222,325 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 218,422 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 214,626 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 210,180 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 205,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 201,172 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 201,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 195,624 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 195,624 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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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G344 JWX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G344 JWX, 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 G344 JWX registered?

G344 JWX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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