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G181 TUD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

148,551 mi
Last recorded148,551 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 TUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2016 148,551 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

slight leak from steering box

steering feels tight from road wheels

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 146,539 miles

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

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

both front swivel joints have slight oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 146,539 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front swivel joints have slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 145,621 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 145,608 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 144,677 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 144,659 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 143,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front propshaft(rear) universal joint worn

offside rear hub seal leaking slightly.

rear propshaft (rear) universal joint worn

rear transfer box seal leaking slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2012 143,066 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear hub seal leaking slightly.

rear transfer box seal leaking slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2010 142,044 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/side mirror cracked not spoiling rear view

Fail 2 Dec 2010 141,617 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 137,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 137,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 136,531 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 136,531 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 134,350 miles

stearing coloum lower uj worn

Pass 18 Mar 2006 130,679 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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G181 TUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G181 TUD, 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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G181 TUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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