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G81 VJM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,997 mi
Last recorded103,997 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG81 VJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 103,997 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 103,977 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 103,977 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( steering box end ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2021 103,977 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( steering box end ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 103,977 miles

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 103,977 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 103,977 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 103,977 miles

all tyres

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,980 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 103,977 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint Drop arm ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint Rear axle ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bonnet catch & safety catch missing (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking Injection Pump Leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,972 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 103,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 103,963 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 103,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 103,963 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 103,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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G81 VJM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G81 VJM, 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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G81 VJM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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