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G307 VEU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

277,868 mi
Last recorded277,868 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG307 VEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 277,868 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 277,855 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid cross member x 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 273,890 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 273,873 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis x 4 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis x 4 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail brake hose split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 268,737 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 263,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 259,185 miles

Service brake just within limit for pass 54%

Slight play in lower steering column u/j

Pass 22 Dec 2014 251,548 miles

some corrosion in chassis,but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 29 Nov 2013 242,120 miles

no drivers seat adjustment

slight play in front offside hub

Pass 19 Nov 2012 223,051 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

slight play offside front hub

Pass 24 Nov 2011 204,292 miles

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

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

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

slight unbalance in front brakes

Pass 10 Feb 2010 198,497 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box drop arm ball joint slight play and lift

Pass 12 Feb 2009 190,143 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 181,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 181,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 171,551 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 162,696 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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G307 VEU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G307 VEU, 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 G307 VEU registered?

G307 VEU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G307 VEU safe to buy?

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