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G21 FLS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,216 mi
Last recorded81,216 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 FLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,216 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box damp (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,962 miles

COOLANT LEAK

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT AXLE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,962 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

Fail 8 Dec 2017 79,956 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO PARKING BRAKE SEIZING ON (3.7.A.1)

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,367 miles

BOTH STOP LENSES SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HOUSINGS

Pass 27 Aug 2015 125,008 miles

CORROSION TO O/S/F OUTRIGGER

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 79,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

CORROSION TO O/S/F OUTRIGGER

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,037 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

SLIGHT LEAK FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Fail 1 Feb 2013 77,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

SLIGHT LEAK FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,085 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 74,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 70,385 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 18 Dec 2010 70,372 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,013 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,989 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 6,365 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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G21 FLS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G21 FLS, 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 G21 FLS registered?

G21 FLS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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