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G104 UMT

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

193,719 mi
Last recorded193,719 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG104 UMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 193,719 miles

Coolant leak Rad area ()

Front Lower Both doors mounting corroded

Nearside Front Tractor seal leaking

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 193,719 miles

Central Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint coming of the steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak Rad area ()

Front Lower Both doors mounting corroded

Nearside Front Tractor seal leaking

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 183,146 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 183,143 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 173,016 miles

not all brake pipes visible

oil leak

rear diff leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 173,015 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play possible hub (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

not all brake pipes visible

oil leak

rear diff leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 164,676 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 161,232 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal spongy

free play at steering wheel

heavy corrosion to bulkhead under brake servo and to front lower floor

prop shaft drum brake has close to excessive free play in bearings

Fail 18 Sep 2013 161,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pedal spongy

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to rear chassis

free play at steering wheel

heavy corrosion to bulkhead under brake servo and to front lower floor

prop shaft drum brake has close to excessive free play in bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2012 153,561 miles

2nd speed not working wipers

oil leaks all over

Fail 10 Oct 2012 153,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

2nd speed not working wipers

oil leaks all over

Pass 31 Jul 2010 144,685 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 144,685 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 144,685 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 140,917 miles

brake pipes to o/s/f hose & o/s/f caliper corroded

engine oil leaks

pedel rubbers worn

reverse lights not working

steering uj slight wear

Fail 22 Jul 2008 140,908 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

brake pipes to o/s/f hose & o/s/f caliper corroded

engine oil leaks

pedel rubbers worn

reverse lights not working

steering uj slight wear

Pass 25 Jul 2007 137,401 miles

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

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 13 Jul 2006 131,619 miles

as per previous advisory sheet

Fail 13 Jul 2006 131,608 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake has a lot of travel

nearside rear step sill/flooring rusting through

offside front mud flap bracket rusting through

slight play in drag link end

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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G104 UMT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G104 UMT, 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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G104 UMT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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