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G435 AJT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,898 mi
Last recorded150,898 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG435 AJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 150,898 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 150,898 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 150,898 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chassis showing signs of surface rust

Fail 3 Dec 2014 150,898 miles

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

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chassis showing signs of surface rust

Fail 10 Dec 2013 147,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 147,703 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 144,579 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s mirror damaged

oil leak near park brake backplate

Fail 6 Dec 2012 144,579 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s mirror damaged

oil leak near park brake backplate

Fail 1 Dec 2011 140,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 140,241 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 134,299 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 129,017 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 128,962 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 125,003 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 125,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 119,980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 115,744 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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G435 AJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G435 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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G435 AJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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