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LJI 7540

1989 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,123 mi
Last recorded55,123 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJI 7540
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,123 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 55,123 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 48,438 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 48,436 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam operates wrong way (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam operates wrong way (4.1.3 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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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LJI 7540 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJI 7540, 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 LJI 7540 registered?

LJI 7540 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is LJI 7540 safe to buy?

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