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G36 XJM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200 mi
Last recorded200 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG36 XJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 200 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 200 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 129,063 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 120,950 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 119,300 miles

Offside Rear slight leak from axle seal

Pass 18 Feb 2019 119,038 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 119,038 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 118,480 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 110,275 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,718 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,979 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering slight seapage

Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 78,412 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 78,403 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 77,813 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 77,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 76,540 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 174,357 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 174,357 miles

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)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 167,291 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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G36 XJM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G36 XJM, 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 G36 XJM registered?

G36 XJM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 1989.

Is G36 XJM safe to buy?

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