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G92 VJM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,219 mi
Last recorded176,219 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG92 VJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 176,219 miles

Coil spring corroded all both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly damaged (0.1 (a))

slight corrosion on under body

Fail 5 Dec 2020 176,219 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil switch and filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on under body

Coil spring corroded all both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly damaged (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 174,751 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 173,266 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 171,364 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 169,598 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 166,525 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 163,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 159,717 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 156,358 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 156,355 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 153,313 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 150,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 146,006 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 142,501 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 138,940 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 131,452 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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G92 VJM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G92 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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What year was G92 VJM registered?

G92 VJM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1989.

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