MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
front exhaust corroded/ small blow
oil leaks
play in rear wheel bearings
seat belts frayed
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
vehicle has extensive welding repairs and all chassis is covered in thick under body sealant
vehicle has extensive welding repairs and all chassis is covered in thick under body sealant
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G420 JWX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 G420 JWX, 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 G420 JWX registered?
G420 JWX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1989.
Is G420 JWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for G420 JWX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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