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G284 DOX

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

227,056 mi
Last recorded227,056 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG284 DOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2017 227,056 miles

Electrical wiring insecure in engine bay (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement c arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement c arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear bumper to chassis end rail small hole (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion previous repair evident (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front centre hub cap missing

Offside front & rear wheels heavily corroded & flaking

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis heavily corroded & flaking (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres perished in tread area

battery tray corroded & battery loose in tray

battery warning light on

nearside front inner baulkhead inside cab corroded & holed - not within 30cm of any mounting point

Pass 25 Jul 2016 226,932 miles

Nearside Front under body corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 226,932 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front under body corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 226,657 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery light on

both rear wheels corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 226,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 226,518 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 226,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 225,909 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 225,909 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 224,453 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 224,425 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 223,747 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery warning light on constantly

both front wiper blades slightly split

fuel filler overflow slightly leaking

nearside rear brake binding when raised and rotated

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear fog light works intermittently

tow bar bottom fixing bolts slightly loose but secure

Pass 22 Jun 2009 222,994 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

offside rear suspension bump stop fallen off due to corrossion

rear brake disc guard missing

Fail 17 Jun 2009 222,994 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

offside rear suspension bump stop fallen off due to corrossion

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Apr 2008 222,127 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery light on

front steering damper bush slightly worn

wipers not working on high speed

Fail 31 Mar 2008 222,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front steering damper bush slightly worn

wipers not working on high speed

Pass 27 Feb 2007 219,134 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 219,117 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 23 Feb 2006 217,361 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 217,361 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G284 DOX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G284 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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G284 DOX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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