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G349 THV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

219,270 mi
Last recorded219,270 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG349 THV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 219,270 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 219,265 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 218,872 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 215,444 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020
Fail 28 Nov 2020

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 208,664 miles

Central Rear rear seats removed

Fail 25 May 2019 208,663 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible mounted on windscreen behind wiper arm (0.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear rear seats removed

Pass 27 Oct 2016 201,154 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 188,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear drop sill corroded

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

Offside Rear drop sill corroded

advise damp on fuel tank

Fail 16 Oct 2015 188,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

advise damp on fuel tank

Pass 17 Dec 2014 180,954 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 175,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 16 Dec 2013 175,074 miles

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

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

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 30 Nov 2012 173,968 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 173,308 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 29 Nov 2010 172,213 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 172,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 169,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f&o/s/r floor above outriggers corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2008 229,631 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 229,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 220,008 miles

Corosion holes in front floor.

Long foot brake travel.

fuel pipes are very rusty.

Fail 17 Apr 2007 219,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

corossion holes in front floor. †fuel pipes very rusty.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 205,994 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake could do with adjustment

Fail 24 Mar 2006 205,994 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake could do with adjustment

Fail 26 Jan 2006 204,620 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

foot brake has longer travel than normal

off side front swivel weeping slightly

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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G349 THV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G349 THV, 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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G349 THV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1989.

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