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G405 RYJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

46,760 mi
Last recorded46,760 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG405 RYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 46,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin has some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin has some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 44,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 44,534 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 41,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj at axle end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 41,304 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with headlamps on (4.2.3 (c))

Fuel system component leaking fuel injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj at axle end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

some travel to brake pedal

Fail 27 Mar 2023 39,917 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement shaft uj's insecure bolts loose (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

some travel to brake pedal

Fail 8 Jun 2022 39,917 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due to fluid leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arm to axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck in buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod at chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis and cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,515 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 36,515 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Upper Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 31,985 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 31,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 31,196 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 31,191 miles

Inner Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,194 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 30,189 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,229 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,589 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 28,589 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 27,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,351 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 25,351 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 24,565 miles

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

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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G405 RYJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G405 RYJ, 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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G405 RYJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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