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G244 DOX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,397 mi
Last recorded108,397 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG244 DOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 108,397 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 106,809 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 106,065 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 105,752 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 101,510 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 97,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 97,484 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 94,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 92,462 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 92,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 90,458 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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G244 DOX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G244 DOX, 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 G244 DOX registered?

G244 DOX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G244 DOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G244 DOX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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