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G602 JWN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,184 mi
Last recorded139,184 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG602 JWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 139,184 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 139,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front disks corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s n/s rear shock absorber bushes slight wear

O/s rear bump stop missing

O/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

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

Rear suspension ball joint dust cover slight deteration

Slight corrotion n/s battery tray

Slight corrotion o/s front outrigger

Slight corrotion o/s top suspension mount

Slight leak from o/s cv joint

Slight movement n/s upper suspension bearing

Pass 17 Jan 2011 137,706 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 137,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise on oil leak slight play in rear prop shaft uj

Pass 21 Sep 2009 136,872 miles

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

corrosion to rear axle mounting brackets.(trailing arm mounts, spring mounts)

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear shock absorbers dust covers

engine coolant leak (radiator) advise further inspection

lower steering column universal joint slight play

nearside drag link end slight play in ball joint

nearside front swivel slight play in lower bearing/pin

nearside rear wheel; bearing slight play

offside and nearside front seat belts fluffing and fraying

offside rear shock light misting of oil

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2009 136,872 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear axle mounting brackets.(trailing arm mounts, spring mounts)

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear shock absorbers dust covers

engine coolant leak (radiator) advise further inspection

lower steering column universal joint slight play

nearside drag link end slight play in ball joint

nearside front swivel slight play in lower bearing/pin

nearside rear wheel; bearing slight play

offside and nearside front seat belts fluffing and fraying

offside rear shock light misting of oil

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 135,809 miles

corrosion and minor leaks to exhaust rear system

corrosion to rear shock absorber casings

damage to windscreen

gear/transfer box oil leak

general and heavy corrosion to chassis

offside and nearside front seat belts fluffing and fraying slightly

oil leak

rear differential oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 133,744 miles

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

oil leaks to engine, gearbox and rear differential

Fail 19 Sep 2007 133,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leaks to engine, gearbox, rear differential

Pass 12 Sep 2006 129,690 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 129,689 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak transfer box

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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G602 JWN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G602 JWN, 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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G602 JWN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 1989.

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