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G447 AJT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,463 mi
Last recorded130,463 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG447 AJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 130,463 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 127,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 127,553 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 127,553 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 127,553 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 127,342 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 127,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 126,197 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 126,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 124,529 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 124,529 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 119,642 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 119,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 116,116 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 116,116 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 116,116 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 116,116 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 116,116 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Propshaft component defective

steering damper bush worn

Pass 26 Jan 2009 116,116 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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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G447 AJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G447 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 G447 AJT registered?

G447 AJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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