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G351 HUX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

247,201 mi
Last recorded247,201 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG351 HUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 247,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 246,695 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 245,264 miles

slight play in steering u/j

Fail 7 Oct 2019 245,264 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in steering u/j

Pass 20 Nov 2014 230,962 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 218,757 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 205,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 193,848 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 183,875 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 173,222 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 163,732 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 153,254 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 142,469 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 131,754 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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G351 HUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G351 HUX, 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 G351 HUX registered?

G351 HUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1989.

Is G351 HUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G351 HUX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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