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D18 GRA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,816 mi
Last recorded161,816 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 GRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 161,816 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 158,751 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 158,690 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 155,516 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 152,943 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 150,776 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 146,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 141,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 141,934 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 136,801 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 133,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 127,342 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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D18 GRA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D18 GRA, 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 D18 GRA registered?

D18 GRA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is D18 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 GRA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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