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G348 VHU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

188,129 mi
Last recorded188,129 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG348 VHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 188,129 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 188,099 miles

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by ladder (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers seat for and aft movement seizing

front propshaft slight play

slight play to upper rear diff support bearing/bush

Pass 19 Nov 2021 187,385 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 187,385 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 186,344 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 186,342 miles

Fuel system component leaking around pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 182,636 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 10 May 2019 182,635 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken away from body (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 17 May 2018 179,652 miles

Front propshaft splines worn

reverse light not working

Fail 17 May 2018 179,652 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front propshaft splines worn

reverse light not working

Pass 16 May 2017 176,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 May 2017 176,895 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear propshaft universal joint excessively worn

Pass 10 May 2016 175,384 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking on to wheel

both rear light lenses faded

Fail 6 May 2016 175,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking on to wheel

both rear light lenses faded

Pass 8 May 2015 172,463 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 172,258 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 169,849 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 169,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 168,612 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 166,197 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 166,168 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 163,777 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 163,777 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 159,682 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 159,682 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 157,441 miles

Front number plate cracked

Incorrect wattage sidelight bulbs fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2009 157,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front number plate cracked

Incorrect wattage sidelight bulbs fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2008 156,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 154,131 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 150,868 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 150,841 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 144,853 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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G348 VHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G348 VHU, 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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G348 VHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1989.

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