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G904 UJU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

118,206 mi
Last recorded118,206 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG904 UJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 118,206 miles

UNDER SEALED

Pass 28 Jun 2025 117,500 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 116,844 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 115,487 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 112,882 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 110,689 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub slight leak of oil

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

under vehicle has corrosion

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 15 Jul 2021 110,596 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.74 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive below servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2020 109,431 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f coil spring mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 109,428 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front box section near steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f coil spring mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,041 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 108,032 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 103,803 miles

crack in zone b on windscreen

Fail 2 May 2018 103,803 miles

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

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

crack in zone b on windscreen

Fail 2 May 2018 103,810 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 103,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,465 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 98,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 98,841 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chassis patch welded

o/s/f outrigger corroded & holed @ chassis mount

o/s/r brake low effort

Pass 18 Nov 2015 95,592 miles

Nearside Front stearing arm been cut

Fail 17 Nov 2015 95,590 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ineer x member (2.2.C.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassie leg (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose inappropriately repaired loose and insurcure (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lower than o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front stearing arm been cut

unable to open rear door and fuel cap

Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,442 miles

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

Rear bump stops missing

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 91,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Difficult to open bonnet

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear bump stops missing

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,814 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres have cracks in side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,431 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 89,432 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,016 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,016 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Drivers door check strap missing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,844 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2007 63,312 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 63,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 59,883 miles

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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G904 UJU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 G904 UJU, 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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G904 UJU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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