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G294 EDY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,198 mi
Last recorded142,198 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG294 EDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 142,198 miles

FRONT PROPSHAFT FRONT UNIVERSAL JOINT IS WORN

FRONT PROPSHAFT SLIDING SPLINED JOINT WORN.

Front axle panhard rod offside bushing is slightly worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No exhaust silencers fitted. exhaust exits at nearside ( pavement side )

Some play in steering lower Universal Joint at steering box end.

Spare tyre is flat.

REAR PROPSHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT VERY BADLY WORN

Fail 18 Feb 2014 142,198 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT PROPSHAFT FRONT UNIVERSAL JOINT IS WORN

FRONT PROPSHAFT SLIDING SPLINED JOINT WORN.

Front axle panhard rod offside bushing is slightly worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No exhaust silencers fitted. exhaust exits at nearside ( pavement side )

Some play in steering lower Universal Joint at steering box end.

Spare tyre is flat.

REAR PROPSHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT VERY BADLY WORN

Pass 14 Feb 2013 142,198 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 142,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2012 142,198 miles

Nearside rear fog lamp not working.

Nearside rear reversing lamp is damaged.

exhaust has had all the silencers removed and has been rerouted out the nearside of the vehicle in an upward position. Noise limits are just acceptable

front inner brake pads look worn near to limit.

near side front tyre inner side wall split to the limit.

near side rear chassis rail corroded badly.

near side washer jet not working.

off side front outrigger corroded near limit.

off side front tyre splitr near to limit in places.

off side rear tyre badly cracked near to limit.

rear chassis cross member in very poor condition.

steering column damaged causing stalks to be slightly insecure.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 142,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front inner brake pads look worn near to limit.

near side front tyre inner side wall split to the limit.

near side rear chassis rail corroded badly.

near side washer jet not working.

off side front outrigger corroded near limit.

off side front tyre splitr near to limit in places.

off side rear tyre badly cracked near to limit.

rear chassis cross member in very poor condition.

steering column damaged causing stalks to be slightly insecure.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 141,772 miles

front brake inner pads worn low.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 141,772 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake inner pads worn low.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 137,291 miles

exhaust rear section corroded.

front chassis outriggers corroded inside near limit.

front to rear brake pipe corrode slightly in places at rear.

near side headlamp aim in lower limit.

near side seat belt damaged on webbingf slightly.

off side rear brake disc scored slightly

Fail 1 Dec 2009 137,282 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust rear section corroded.

front chassis outriggers corroded inside near limit.

front to rear brake pipe corrode slightly in places at rear.

near side headlamp aim in lower limit.

near side seat belt damaged on webbingf slightly.

off side rear brake disc scored slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2008 128,492 miles

front axle n/s trailing arm bushes starting to seperate.

o/s front tyre tread depth very low.

slight oil leak on steering box.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 128,485 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front axle n/s trailing arm bushes starting to seperate.

o/s front tyre tread depth very low.

slight oil leak on steering box.

Pass 24 Nov 2007 120,002 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 110,242 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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G294 EDY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G294 EDY, 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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G294 EDY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 1989.

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