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G132 HUX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG132 HUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026
Pass 13 Sep 2024 10 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 131,274 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 130,423 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 129,549 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 128,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 127,624 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 126,939 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 125,415 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 125,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 122,398 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 119,445 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 116,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 112,617 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 108,403 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 103,037 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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G132 HUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 G132 HUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G132 HUX?

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What year was G132 HUX registered?

G132 HUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1989.

Is G132 HUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G132 HUX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G132 HUX have outstanding finance?

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