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G124 LFD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,096 mi
Last recorded103,096 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG124 LFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 103,096 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 103,096 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BRACKET ON REAR AXLE TO HOLD TIE-BAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 102,721 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,952 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,534 miles

Centre & rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,926 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 99,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 98,972 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,626 miles

Exhaust has slight blow / corrosion on rear end of centre section

Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,027 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 154,672 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 148,305 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 146,503 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 140,446 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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G124 LFD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G124 LFD, 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 G124 LFD registered?

G124 LFD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G124 LFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G124 LFD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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