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G65 JKY

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

152,692 mi
Last recorded152,692 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG65 JKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 152,692 miles

Front floor o/s and n/s corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 150,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 150,376 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 148,667 miles

Both front shock turrets corroded

Bulk head corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 148,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded By upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front shock turrets corroded

Bulk head corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 148,191 miles

Front prop shaft UJ is worn

Front shock absorber turrets have corrosion

Oil leaks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear chassis by spring mounts lightly corroded

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 148,191 miles

Front prop shaft UJ is worn

Front shock absorber turrets have corrosion

Oil leaks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear chassis by spring mounts lightly corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 145,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 145,855 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 142,383 miles

Front pads too big

Rear ball joint dust cover perrished

Rear wheel bearings have slight play

Swivel housing seals leaking

Fail 25 Mar 2014 142,383 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front pads too big

Rear ball joint dust cover perrished

Rear wheel bearings have slight play

Swivel housing seals leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 138,614 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 136,983 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 136,964 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 133,175 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 133,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise near side rear tyre sidewall slight cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2009 132,728 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 130,520 miles

All wheel bearings have slight play in them.

Fail 22 May 2007 128,167 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 128,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 125,697 miles

chassis very rusty

Fail 16 May 2006 125,697 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

chassis very rusty

Fail 5 May 2006 125,661 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G65 JKY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 G65 JKY, 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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G65 JKY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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