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F182 GRH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,518 mi
Last recorded140,518 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF182 GRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2017 140,518 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box end (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 134,195 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 130,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 126,504 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 126,504 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 126,382 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 125,809 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 109,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery box badly corroded

both pedal rubbers worn

chassis rusty

fuel tank rusty

hazard warning lamp switch panel broken

nearside floorpan badly corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

oil leaks from both axles, gearbox and transfer box

previous patched repairs to vehicle chassis in various places

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 17 Sep 2010 108,841 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

fuel tank rusty

hazard warning lamp switch panel broken

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery box badly corroded

both pedal rubbers worn

chassis rusty

front exhaust clamp loose

large oil leak from rocker cover rear bolt

nearside floorpan badly corroded

offside front tyre badly deteriorated

offside rear bump stop missing

oil leaks from both axles, gearbox and transfer box

previous patched repairs to vehicle chassis in various places

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 4 Sep 2010 108,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 105,073 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery box corroded

general chassis corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2009 105,066 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery box corroded

general chassis corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2008 104,448 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 104,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 103,533 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 103,510 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

ns wing mirror cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2006 102,586 miles

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

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

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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F182 GRH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F182 GRH, 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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F182 GRH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1989.

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