MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,123 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of LJI 7540?
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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?
The MOT history for LJI 7540 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LJI 7540 have outstanding finance?
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