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G362 BEJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,170 mi
Last recorded116,170 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG362 BEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 116,170 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody oil waxed repaired area /brake pipe

Pass 4 Jan 2022 116,076 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody applied sealant on repairs

Pass 4 Dec 2020 115,702 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 114,890 miles

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

underbody general corrossion

Pass 1 Aug 2013 170,369 miles

n/s rear chassis leg corroded outside prescribed area

rear crossmember corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 19 Mar 2013 167,293 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s centre chassis has slight damage

spare wheel not fully secured to tailgate

vehicle underside dirty not allowing full visual inspection of chassis

Pass 11 Jun 2012 158,055 miles

Front floor is corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 May 2012 158,055 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 157,966 miles

all four tyres have verious cuts

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Mar 2008 145,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front sphere slight leak grease

Pass 27 Mar 2007 142,116 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 142,045 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 138,607 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 138,580 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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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G362 BEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G362 BEJ, 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 G362 BEJ registered?

G362 BEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1989.

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