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G273 PFO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,701 mi
Last recorded141,701 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG273 PFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 141,701 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 141,694 miles

Front Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2013 139,901 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front prop shaft uj joints worn

advise slight oil leak from offside rear diff seal

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 1 Mar 2013 139,901 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front prop shaft uj joints worn

advise slight oil leak from offside rear diff seal

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 10 Feb 2012 134,619 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear propshaft uj joint slight play

Fail 10 Feb 2012 134,613 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear propshaft uj joint slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2010 123,646 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2008 122,193 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front hub has a slight fluid leak

Pass 29 Mar 2007 117,620 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 112,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear chassis extensivley welded

Pass 17 Mar 2006 112,041 miles

rear chassis extensivley welded

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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G273 PFO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G273 PFO, 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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G273 PFO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1989.

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