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G351 TYR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

226,290 mi
Last recorded226,290 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 226,290 miles

all coil springs are corroded

chassis corroded, offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

corrosion to metal brake pipes

engine overheating

exhaust corroded, forward mounting is broken

foot brake travel. borderline pass

nearside front hub leaking oil close to brake disc

nearside rear brake is binding

offside and nearside front trailing arm forward bushes are worn. in axle

oil leaks

rear crossmember is corroded

steering drop arm ball joint cover is damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2015 226,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

front number plate is damaged

all coil springs are corroded

chassis corroded, offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

corrosion to metal brake pipes

engine overheating

exhaust corroded, forward mounting is broken

foot brake travel. borderline pass

nearside front hub leaking oil close to brake disc

offside and nearside front trailing arm forward bushes are worn. in axle

oil leaks

rear crossmember is corroded

steering drop arm ball joint cover is damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2015 219,789 miles

corrosion to chassis

foot brake travel

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear body mounting corroded

parking brake travel

rear diff stabilizer ball joint is worn

rear exhaust corroded

slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing

transmission oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 219,738 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion to chassis

foot brake travel

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear body mounting corroded

parking brake travel

rear diff stabilizer ball joint is worn

rear exhaust corroded

slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing

transmission oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 206,417 miles

alternator belt is broken

battery light is on

corrosion to chassis

front diff breather pipe melted and broken

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear anti-roll bar link ball joint is worn

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

rear cross member corroded

rear springs corroded

slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 193,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at the rear

offside and nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

parking brake travel

play at offside rear wheel bearing BORDERLINE PASS

slight footbrake travel

slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play at offside front swivel housing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 183,721 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

foot brake travel BORDERLINE PASS

front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

front tyre treads are worn on the edges and sidewalls are cracked

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

offside front seat belt webbing is damaged

slight oil leak

slight play at drop arm ball joint, ball joint boot is split

steering feels rough and heavy

Fail 4 Jun 2009 183,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

foot brake travel BORDERLINE PASS

front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

front tyre treads are worn on the edges and sidewalls are cracked

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

offside front seat belt webbing is damaged

slight oil leak

slight play at drop arm ball joint, ball joint boot is split

steering feels rough and heavy

Pass 5 Jun 2008 169,862 miles

centre rear seat belt webbing is damaged

coolant / oil leaks

leak from power steering resevoir

lift in steering drop arm ball joint

nearside front tyre tread getting low

offside and nearside rear trailing arm forward bushes are worn

offside and nearside rear, front to rear at rear, offside and nearside front on caliper (4) metal brake pipes are corroded

play at offside and nearside rear wheels

play at offside front wheel

slight foot brake travel

slight play in steering

steering damper bushes are worn

steering notchy and stiff lock to lock

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Jun 2008 169,852 miles

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt webbing is damaged

coolant / oil leaks

leak from power steering resevoir

lift in steering drop arm ball joint

nearside front tyre tread getting low

offside and nearside rear trailing arm forward bushes are worn

offside and nearside rear, front to rear at rear, offside and nearside front on caliper (4) metal brake pipes are corroded

play at offside and nearside rear wheels

play at offside front wheel

slight foot brake travel

slight play in steering

steering damper bushes are worn

steering notchy and stiff lock to lock

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Aug 2006 164,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside rear chassis

lift in nearside drag link ball joint

lift in steering drop arm ball joint

slight foot brake travel

slight hand brake travel

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Aug 2006 164,041 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside rear chassis

fuel around fuel pump area

lift in steering drop arm ball joint

slight hand brake travel

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

wear in nearside drag link ball joint

Fail 8 May 2006 163,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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 TYR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G351 TYR, 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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G351 TYR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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