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G31 EWO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

109,488 mi
Last recorded109,488 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 EWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 109,488 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 109,471 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 109,161 miles

Front swivel hubs slight leak

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 109,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front swivel hub slight leak

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 109,157 miles

Both rear propsahft loose and defective

Nearside Front Heat shield corroded

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

Rear axle breather pipe broken

Viscose fan broken

Fail 12 Mar 2016 109,157 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired Disconnected from steering box (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing Both nearside (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear propsahft loose and defective

Nearside Front Heat shield corroded

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

Rear axle breather pipe broken

Viscose fan broken

Fail 1 Aug 2014 109,032 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch & Brake pedal rubbers are worn

Coolant leak from radiator

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Gearbox bell housing is broken\severely damaged

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Viscous fan does not function

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside front Tyre is worn unevenly

rear output shaft to parking brake has a large amount of movement in the bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,696 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 100,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,975 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section rear silencer supported with wire but adequatly repaired

nearside front tyre walls perishing

Fail 12 Jun 2012 97,958 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside 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)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

exhaust rear section rear silencer supported with wire but adequatly repaired

nearside front tyre walls perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 95,477 miles

steering box oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,263 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 92,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 92,153 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 89,548 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,548 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 67,196 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight oil leak at n/s front hub †drop arm joint gaiter split

Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,196 miles

slight oil leak at n/s front hub †drop arm joint gaiter split

Pass 1 Sep 2006 84,531 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 84,531 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 81,437 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 81,288 miles

Centre Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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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G31 EWO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 G31 EWO, 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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G31 EWO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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