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G309 OBU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,348 mi
Last recorded121,348 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG309 OBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 121,348 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint covered in oil

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tractor joint covered in oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 121,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tractor joint covered in oil

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tractor joint covered in oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 121,337 miles

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

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

brakes pulling to left when testing with decelerometer

Pass 7 Nov 2016 118,192 miles

all four tyres are cracking

both front swivel joint rubber boots are split and leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2015 114,320 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both wiper blades are torn but still clear the screen

slight play in both front swivel joints

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 3 Nov 2015 114,318 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both wiper blades are torn but still clear the screen

slight play in both front swivel joints

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,146 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front hub seal gaitors split and seeping greases

Fail 10 Nov 2014 110,146 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front hub seal gaitors split and seeping greases

Pass 12 Nov 2013 104,650 miles

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,359 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,566 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front tractor joint covers seeping oil

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 89,511 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust mounting rubber slight perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 86,282 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all road wheels slight corrsion

nearside front wiper blade slightly split on end

nearside frontwell holed

rear diff leaking gearoil

Fail 24 Nov 2009 86,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all road wheels slight corrsion

nearside front wiper blade slightly split on end

nearside frontwell holed

rear diff leaking gearoil

Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,292 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 79,454 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 79,446 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 76,119 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 76,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 74,291 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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G309 OBU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G309 OBU, 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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G309 OBU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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