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G511 AEJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,541 mi
Last recorded117,541 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG511 AEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 117,541 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 117,540 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 116,844 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 115,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,312 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 113,277 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 113,277 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 112,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 110,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 110,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 108,103 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 108,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 104,914 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 96,710 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 95,497 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 95,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 93,885 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 93,881 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 91,932 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 91,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 96,596 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 96,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G511 AEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G511 AEJ, 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 G511 AEJ registered?

G511 AEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G511 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G511 AEJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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