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G144 GEX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

392,991 mi
Last recorded392,991 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG144 GEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 392,991 miles

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

Front axle spheres leaking oil

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle oil leak

oil leak engine area

Fail 16 Feb 2017 100,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Front axle spheres leaking oil

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle oil leak

oil leak engine area

Pass 12 Feb 2016 100,099 miles

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

Front front axle spheres leaking oil

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine

power steering has slight noise when turning

rear axle leaking oil on hubs and axle

Pass 11 Feb 2015 100,099 miles

Oil leak

offside rear axle leaking oil near hub

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,110 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nsf and osf axle spheres leaking oil

osf and nsr tyres cracking on tread

Fail 10 Feb 2014 100,099 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nsf and osf axle spheres leaking oil

osf and nsr tyres cracking on tread

Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,099 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersilled.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 100,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear axle leaking oil

Fail 9 Feb 2012 100,099 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 8 Feb 2011 100,099 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both freont axle spheres leaking oil

brake pedal antislip rubber worn slightly

front axle support bar bush has slight play

offside front tyre has a slice on outer wall

Fail 7 Feb 2011 100,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both freont axle spheres leaking oil

brake pedal antislip rubber worn slightly

front axle support bar bush has slight play

offside front tyre has a slice on outer wall

Pass 10 Feb 2010 100,099 miles

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

front and rear numberplate backing has slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Feb 2009 100,099 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s front tyre perishing

Fail 7 Feb 2009 100,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2008 100,099 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 100,099 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 100,099 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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G144 GEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G144 GEX, 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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G144 GEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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