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G912 UJU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,903 mi
Last recorded116,903 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG912 UJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 116,903 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 115,479 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 115,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 114,514 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,309 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 110,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Oil Leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 110,353 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected Shocker bushes (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached Bolts missing (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 110,282 miles

All direction indicators missing no tell tail in cab (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative o/s/f and o/s/r (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x 2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam x 2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working x 2 (3.5 (a))

Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected shocker bushes (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired and lower relco bearings (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2018 106,000 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,445 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 95,294 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 95,294 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 90,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 86,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,479 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

noted slight power steering leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 82,473 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

noted slight power steering leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,622 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 70,245 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 70,234 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 28 Aug 2010 66,221 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,218 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 66,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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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G912 UJU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G912 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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G912 UJU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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