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G295 PAL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,683 mi
Last recorded157,683 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG295 PAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 157,683 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 157,127 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (seat box ) (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 157,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt outrigger corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt outrigger corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (seat box ) (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 155,640 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 155,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 154,623 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

both rear shockers bushes slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 152,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes throughout the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

wax oil needed

Fail 22 Feb 2017 152,001 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way OUT BALANCE DUE TO WORN DISC STRIP CHECK TALKED ABOUT DISC LAST YEAR INNER FACES WORN (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc inappropriately repaired INNER FACES OF DISC ARE SCORED WORN INNER PADS LOOK CLOSE CHECK SAME TIME FREE OFF PISTONS PIN BOTH FRONT OUT BALANCE (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop MISSING WAS TOLD LAST YEAR WORN WEAK RUBBER (2.4.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES HOSES AREQ CLEAN GREASE NOW WHILE STILL OK (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERBODY CHASSIS REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW

Pass 1 Mar 2016 150,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes req clean grease re pressure check (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces scored worn check free off pads look dry (3.5.1i)

axle bump stops worn on back axle both

sills floor chassis are dry rusty req wax oil grease through out

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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G295 PAL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G295 PAL, 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 G295 PAL registered?

G295 PAL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 1989.

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The MOT history for G295 PAL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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