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G435 JWT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,907 mi
Last recorded190,907 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG435 JWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 190,907 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 190,907 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 184,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 175,293 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 175,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perished and cracked n/s bald on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2018 161,875 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 151,305 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 146,491 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 143,624 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 139,222 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 132,780 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 125,310 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fluid weep n/s front brake suggest immediate investiagation

minor damage drivers seat belt

rear spring mounts corroded not excessive

Pass 15 Nov 2011 115,448 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 105,098 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 104,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 97,117 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 97,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 85,511 miles

oil seepage around steering box

Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,564 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 76,563 miles

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

Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 71,387 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 71,362 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.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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G435 JWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWT, 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 G435 JWT registered?

G435 JWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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