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G123 WUT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,542 mi
Last recorded81,542 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG123 WUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 81,542 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside side steps heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Rear boot entrance step corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Side step corroded

Offside Rear Side step corroded

Under body completely under sealed

Pass 12 Dec 2018 80,766 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,468 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 79,398 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail lamp reversed (1.2.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,336 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 78,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded and leaking along it's entire length (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded within 30 cm. of steering box mounting. (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger corroded within 30 cm. of lower suspension arm rear mounting. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering chassis out rigger repaired with body filler. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corroded within 30 cm. of nearside front lower seat belt mounting point. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis out rigger repaired with body filler (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger corroded within 30 cm. of lower suspension arm rear mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking leaking from pipe union on steering box. (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall and on the tread pattern but not through to the cord.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,305 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis 4 out of 12 Body mounts are corroded, but not seriously affecting body security. (6.1.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe corroded. (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all outriggers corroded but not excessively

Fail 21 Oct 2014 76,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

adv corrosion to rear exhaust mounting bracket

adv cuts to both front tyres but no cords showing

adv damage to offside front tyre sidewall

adv front brake discs pitted

adv heavy corrosion to front coil springs

adv rear chassis legs heavily corroded and blistered

adv slight movement ion both rear wheel bearings

both front chassis legs near front suspension mounts heavily corroded

both front outriggers to body mounting heavily corroded and holed but no adverse effect on brakes or steering

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

hole in body and corrosion both sides next to outrigger to body mounting

nearside rear fog light lense taped up

strong adv both swivel joints leaking but not leaking onto brake discs

strong adv corrosion to chassis around towbar mounting

strong adv heavy corrosion to front support panel next to brake and steering mountings

Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,941 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 73,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,329 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 72,329 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,097 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,204 miles

front spheres slight oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,549 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 66,517 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 63,432 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 63,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,852 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 58,820 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 54,278 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 54,195 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G123 WUT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G123 WUT, 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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G123 WUT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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