MOT Status
ValidMileage
81,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit (5.3.2 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
emissions to clean to register
Front diff seal slight leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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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89 GN is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2013 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 46,227 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 89 GN, 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 13 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 89 GN registered?
89 GN is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2013.
Is 89 GN safe to buy?
The MOT history for 89 GN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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