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RJM 237R

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

201,222 mi
Last recorded201,222 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJM 237R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 201,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Front seat box corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 201,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front swivel leaking oil

Offside Front swivel leaking oil

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 201,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hub seal has slight leak

Nearside slight corrosion to seat box

Pass 14 Apr 2023 201,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 200,891 miles

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

Front both sivel housings have a slight leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight leak from hub seal

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion to nearside seat box

Pass 20 Apr 2021 200,670 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 200,407 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 200,124 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 199,826 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak.

NSR drive shaft has a slight oil leak.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 199,746 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 199,746 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 199,530 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 199,090 miles

o/s rear tyre begining to crack

Pass 9 Nov 2013 198,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 198,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 198,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 197,307 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 197,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 196,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 196,092 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 195,258 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 194,131 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 192,847 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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RJM 237R is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RJM 237R, 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 RJM 237R registered?

RJM 237R is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is RJM 237R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJM 237R shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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