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G145 WCR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,238 mi
Last recorded124,238 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG145 WCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 124,238 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 124,238 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 124,152 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 124,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 124,093 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind n/s bumper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 124,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind n/s bumper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 123,662 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 122,592 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 121,460 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 121,081 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 120,878 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 120,651 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 119,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 117,642 miles

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 May 2006 117,642 miles

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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G145 WCR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G145 WCR, 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 G145 WCR registered?

G145 WCR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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