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SJI 1452

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,851 mi
Last recorded150,851 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 1452
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 150,851 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 150,881 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 141,123 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 141,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 127,560 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 127,560 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 127,548 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 127,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SJI 1452 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJI 1452, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJI 1452 registered?

SJI 1452 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is SJI 1452 safe to buy?

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