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G924 TMJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,725 mi
Last recorded98,725 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG924 TMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 98,725 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 96,448 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 94,551 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 93,318 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 93,318 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 92,028 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 92,026 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,849 miles

tow bar electrics cover missing

Fail 12 Nov 2019 90,842 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

tow bar electrics cover missing

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 90,611 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 87,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The front and rear suspension is not standard , has been uprated (not causing any problems)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 87,271 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

The front and rear suspension is not standard , has been uprated (not causing any problems)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 84,066 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 84,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Condition of the door / interior panel security , operation of door lock , needs attention

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 84,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on outside

o/s door damaged

padal rubbers worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,498 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 78,132 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,588 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,280 miles

Advise on letter G front number plate

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 67,278 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Advise on letter G front number plate

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 64,910 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 64,910 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,609 miles

some minor damage to drivers seatbelt not frayed

some minor damage to front number plate †

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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G924 TMJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G924 TMJ, 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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G924 TMJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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