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G153 GEX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,557 mi
Last recorded95,557 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 GEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 95,557 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 94,343 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 94,306 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front prop shaft uj have a lot of movement

Pass 4 Nov 2005 92,046 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 92,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2005 92,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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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G153 GEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G153 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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What year was G153 GEX registered?

G153 GEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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