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ADU 136X

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,340 mi
Last recorded55,340 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADU 136X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 55,340 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 55,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 54,140 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 54,132 miles

Exhaust system insecure front loose mounting broke (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,116 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,677 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,628 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 57,504 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

corrosion appearing to underside.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,504 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

corrosion appearing to underside.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,267 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 52,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,151 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2011 52,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2010 51,742 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated and requires attention.

Horn slightly poor.

Nearside front tie bar bush worn.

Slight play in steering drop arm ball joint.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight front brake imbalance.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 50,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 58,885 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 58,482 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 57,769 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 57,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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ADU 136X is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ADU 136X, 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 ADU 136X registered?

ADU 136X is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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