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G256 LAT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,299 mi
Last recorded87,299 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 LAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,299 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 86,303 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 86,295 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 85,896 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,618 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,945 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Dec 2005 74,664 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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G256 LAT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G256 LAT, 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 G256 LAT registered?

G256 LAT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1989.

Is G256 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G256 LAT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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