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G419 AJT

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,355 mi
Last recorded147,355 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG419 AJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 147,355 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 144,929 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal restricting view (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 144,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal restricting view (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 139,953 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 139,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 139,846 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low plus starting to crack

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2013 139,641 miles

chip in windscreen

front number plate starting to get dirt between it

n/s/r centre chassis tube holed

Fail 7 Aug 2013 139,641 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

chip in windscreen

front number plate starting to get dirt between it

n/s/r centre chassis tube holed

o/s headlight slight poor output

o/s/r lower shockey mount holed

Pass 27 Jul 2012 139,242 miles

chip in windscreen in zone A

engine oil leak

front number plate getting dirt between it

n/s/f tyre tread very low 2mm

Fail 27 Jul 2012 139,242 miles

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

chip in windscreen in zone A

engine oil leak

front number plate getting dirt between it

n/s/f tyre tread very low 2mm

Pass 5 Aug 2011 138,638 miles

bolt in floor missing

both front swivel joint slight leak

engine oil leak

handbrake light not working

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

stone chip zone a 10mm

under brake servo holed but not excessive

Fail 1 Aug 2011 138,638 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

bolt in floor missing

both front swivel joint slight leak

engine oil leak

handbrake light not working

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

stone chip zone a 10mm

under brake servo holed but not excessive

Pass 21 Jul 2010 137,531 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 137,531 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s/r bump stop insecure

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jul 2009 136,176 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 134,205 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 123,122 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 117,219 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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G419 AJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G419 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 G419 AJT registered?

G419 AJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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