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G243 DPC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,855 mi
Last recorded86,855 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG243 DPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 86,855 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (chassis end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg has small corrosion hole (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 85,083 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slide (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s front axle bump stop missing

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 7 Oct 2017 79,366 miles

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

front body to axle bush worn

rear axle bump stops missing

slight play in o/s front king pins

Fail 30 Sep 2017 79,257 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front body to axle bush worn

rear axle bump stops missing

rear axle top ball joint boot perished

rear prop flange bolts loose

slight play in o/s front king pins

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

hand brake warning light not working

n/s front axle bump stop missing

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 6 Oct 2016 75,792 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis at lower front arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Steering locking device insecure steering box drop arm not loose (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

hand brake warning light not working

n/s front axle bump stop missing

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 146,787 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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G243 DPC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G243 DPC, 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 G243 DPC registered?

G243 DPC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1989.

Is G243 DPC safe to buy?

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