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DIG 8941

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,761 mi
Last recorded123,761 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8941
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 123,761 miles

Lower general rust under vehicle body

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 12,579 miles

Lower general rust under vehicle body

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 12,579 miles

Lower general rust under vehicle body

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 120,286 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 115,420 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 13,737 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 137,891 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 136,130 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 131,337 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 131,337 miles

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

O/S/R Wheel bearing slight play

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 8941 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8941, 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 8941 registered?

DIG 8941 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1989.

Is DIG 8941 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 8941 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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