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G101 HUB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

177,158 mi
Last recorded177,158 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 HUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 177,158 miles

SLIGHT DAMPNESS JUST UNDERNEATH FUEL FILLER HOSE BUT NO LEAK FOUND

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT HUBS

Fail 12 Nov 2024 177,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SLIGHT DAMPNESS JUST UNDERNEATH FUEL FILLER HOSE BUT NO LEAK FOUND

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT HUBS

Pass 25 Oct 2012 171,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 25 Oct 2012 171,316 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Oct 2011 165,500 miles

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

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

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

drop arm ball joint dust cover split

offside front tracta housing inner dust cover split

slight exhaust blow at manifold

Fail 26 Oct 2011 165,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

drop arm ball joint dust cover split

offside front tracta housing inner dust cover split

slight exhaust blow at manifold

Pass 25 Oct 2010 159,554 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

slight blow at exhaust manifol

Pass 21 Oct 2009 152,928 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drop arm ball joint dust cover split

rear bump stops missing

slight exhaust blow at manifold

Fail 21 Oct 2009 152,928 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drop arm ball joint dust cover split

rear bump stops missing

slight exhaust blow at manifold

Pass 25 Oct 2008 147,230 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 147,228 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 140,228 miles

rear bump stops missing

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 22 Oct 2007 140,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear bump stops missing

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 27 Oct 2006 133,011 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 133,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear bump stop missing

oil leak from steering box

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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G101 HUB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 G101 HUB, 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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G101 HUB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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