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G375 JUJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,484 mi
Last recorded149,484 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG375 JUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 149,484 miles

Front drop arm balljoint has slight play

Pan hard rod bush has slightly play

Rear wishbone/A frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Slight oil leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2025 149,477 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wishbone ball joint dust cover in poor condition

oil around steering box

Pass 20 May 2024 149,471 miles

corrosion on chassis

dampness around power steering box

long service brake travel

slight play in offside front and rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front stabilizer bush

slight wear in nearside rear lower shock bush

Fail 15 May 2024 149,467 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around body mount inside by throttle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on chassis

dampness around power steering box

long service brake travel

slight play in offside front and rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front stabilizer bush

slight wear in nearside rear lower shock bush

Pass 16 May 2023 149,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 18 May 2022 149,456 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm on steering lock (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 149,453 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm on steering lock (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 149,450 miles

underside been undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2021 149,450 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

underside been undersealed

Pass 26 May 2020 149,433 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2020 149,429 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended will not retract or come out (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 149,358 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 149,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S & O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 149,026 miles

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

REAR PROP SHAFT FRONT U/J WORN

Fail 25 May 2018 149,026 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

REAR PROP SHAFT FRONT U/J WORN

Pass 24 May 2017 148,116 miles

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 6 Jun 2016 147,168 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE INSECURE

Pass 20 Jun 2015 146,365 miles

both rear tie rod bar bushes in poor condition and worn

in of o/s rear tyre in poor condition

long foot brake travle

play in both front wheel bearings

seatbelts in poor condition

slight leak from both front hubs

Fail 10 Jun 2015 146,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tie rod bar bushes in poor condition and worn

brake fluid pot in poor condition

in of o/s rear tyre in poor condition

long foot brake travle

play in both front wheel bearings

seatbelts in poor condition

slight leak from both front hubs

Pass 25 Jun 2014 143,954 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 141,827 miles

both rear lower shock bushes worn

cross shaft bush worn on the o/s front

slight leak from both front hubs

slight play in n/s front wheelbearing

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 140,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 137,648 miles

body bolts lose

front pads low

n/s rear wish bone arm bush badley worn

slight play in o/s rear wheelbearing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 134,973 miles

front drag link in poor condition

rear s/absr top bushes worn

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 12 Dec 2009 132,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008

battery tray corroded to excess

centre exhaust section in poor condition

corrosion forming o/s/r brake pipe

front drag link ball joint dust cover split

long foot brake travel

some deterioration of front flexi brake pipes

some play in top steering column u-j

steering box leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 128,540 miles

all four tyres near wear limit

Fail 22 Feb 2007 128,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres near wear limit

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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G375 JUJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 G375 JUJ, 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 G375 JUJ registered?

G375 JUJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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