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G592 JAW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

529 mi
Last recorded529 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG592 JAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 529 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 484 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 27,271 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 25,891 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 25,891 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 24,853 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 22,819 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S Front wing damage

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember both outer edges (6.6.6)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 19,790 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust rubber broke

Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,790 miles

Rear exhaust rubber broke

Pass 22 Feb 2014 18,669 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 16,939 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,113 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 14,507 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 14,507 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,654 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 8,398 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 8,397 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 7,689 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 7,689 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 5,084 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 5,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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G592 JAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G592 JAW, 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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G592 JAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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