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G346 DHC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,466 mi
Last recorded87,466 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG346 DHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 87,466 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 85,526 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,275 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 84,275 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 83,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,472 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,481 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 81,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,323 miles

Oil leak

slight cracking & perishing to both rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2014 80,323 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

slight cracking & perishing to both rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 79,009 miles

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

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

tyres all round are starting to perish

various oil leaks from most components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 79,007 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

tyres all round are starting to perish

various oil leaks from most components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,524 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 72,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 70,403 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,268 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,228 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 70,200 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 70,112 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2005 70,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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G346 DHC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G346 DHC, 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 G346 DHC registered?

G346 DHC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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