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G657 DJK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG657 DJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023
Fail 18 Jul 2023

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, next to suspensions arm below drivers seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached drop link nut/bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2022

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring under bonnet coming through the bulk head are poor and loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch slipping

Fail 3 Feb 2022

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED lights fitted when not standard (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake drum wet and wet down the inside of the tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper ball joint on top of the diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wires around steering column have bare ends (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake pipe along axle as burst (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring under bonnet coming through the bulk head are poor and loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch slipping

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,458 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,486 miles

clutch pedal stiff in operation

cycle rack and spare wheel bolts protruding at rear

n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link showing signs of wear

n/s/r orange indicator faded slightly

rear doors not used seats have been removed

vehicle has had some form of roof conversion

wiring untidy in engine bay/interior

Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,452 miles

fan belt slack.

front prop shaft not fitted.

off side front and off side rear door skins dented.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 59,446 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fan belt slack.

front prop shaft not fitted.

off side front and off side rear door skins dented.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 59,439 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front propshaft section removed

rear passenger doors not opening

rear propshaft loose to front coupling

Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,364 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 52,309 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 50,899 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 123,464 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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G657 DJK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G657 DJK, 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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G657 DJK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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