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G27 UHU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,238 mi
Last recorded169,238 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 UHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 169,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 169,007 miles

underseal applied

Pass 16 Apr 2021 168,194 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 168,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides chassi near brake hoses (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides near shocker absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle both chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2020 166,280 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 165,856 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2019 165,856 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 165,173 miles

Offside Front door excessively corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 165,173 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leaking from motor (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety front axle leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door excessively corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 161,759 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 161,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Top of coil spring area. Main chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Top of coil spring area. Main chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,662 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 152,141 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion rear crossmember

slight oil leak from both front swivel hub seals

slight wear in drag link end

some wear in o/s king pin

Pass 5 Jan 2006 148,588 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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G27 UHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G27 UHU, 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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G27 UHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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