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DIG 8031

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,921 mi
Last recorded82,921 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8031
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,921 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 82,921 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 82,843 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,717 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 82,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,111 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 80,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,873 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,159 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 75,152 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 19 May 2006 74,635 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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DIG 8031 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DIG 8031, 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 DIG 8031 registered?

DIG 8031 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is DIG 8031 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 8031 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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