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E11 GUV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,769 mi
Last recorded138,769 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 GUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 138,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box drop arm dust cover damage

Fail 4 Mar 2019 138,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box drop arm dust cover damage

Pass 2 Mar 2018 138,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 131,580 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 126,814 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 112,207 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 162,924 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 147,356 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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E11 GUV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E11 GUV, 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 E11 GUV registered?

E11 GUV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is E11 GUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E11 GUV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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