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G417 AJT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,488 mi
Last recorded159,488 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 AJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 159,488 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 159,482 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2008 150,333 miles

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

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

drivers floor corroded

oil leak from transfer box

slight exhaust blow at join of back box

Pass 20 Jul 2007 144,221 miles

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

oil around nearside rear hub area

Fail 17 Jul 2007 144,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside front headlamp has a coloured ring around the outside emitting light of an incorrect colour.

rear u/j excessively worn

Pass 10 Aug 2006 139,996 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 139,968 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 122,811 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 122,811 miles

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G417 AJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G417 AJT, 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 G417 AJT registered?

G417 AJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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