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G134 UYP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

49,046 mi
Last recorded49,046 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG134 UYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 49,046 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 48,905 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 48,532 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 48,504 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 48,229 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 48,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 47,826 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 47,532 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 47,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,884 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 45,884 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,024 miles

brake pipes rusting on axle and chassis. some rust on front crossmember near drain hole.

rear hub seals appear to be leaking.some wear in front suspension bushes.indicators faded.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 45,024 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

brake pipes rusting on axle and chassis. some rust on front crossmember near drain hole.

rear hub seals appear to be leaking.some wear in front suspension bushes.indicators faded.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,805 miles

brake pipe rusting on chassis. front of chassis and crossmember rusting.

indicator faded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,972 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 42,968 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

minor seat belt damage.

Pass 9 May 2014 42,153 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 42,149 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak nsr hub.front panhard rod bushes worn.exhaust rusty/blowing.>

Fail 16 Apr 2013 41,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

n/s washer jet req attn.

set belt worn.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,269 miles

n/s washer jet req attn.

set belt worn.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,205 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 40,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear shock absorber bushes worn.

Fail 2 Jul 2011 40,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

offside bonnet hinge brokern

wire as door handle offside

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,240 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 39,234 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2009 38,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 38,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,172 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,875 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 34,875 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear numberplate fading

Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,117 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 31,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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G134 UYP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 G134 UYP, 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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G134 UYP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1989.

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