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G354 VCN

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

183,354 mi
Last recorded183,354 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG354 VCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 183,354 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside advise oil around steering box

advise corrosion on and around chassis

advise front floors corroded

advise rear cross member corroded

oil leak

Offside Rear wheel rim corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 183,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside advise oil around steering box

advise corrosion on and around chassis

advise front floors corroded

advise rear cross member corroded

oil leak

Offside Rear wheel rim corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 183,325 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advise corrosion around chassis

Pass 19 Jun 2012 181,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 181,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 179,606 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 179,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 179,072 miles

n/s bulk head corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 179,072 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s bulk head corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2010 179,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general body condition

Pass 13 Jun 2009 177,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 176,476 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 176,476 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 175,565 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 175,565 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2006 174,969 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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G354 VCN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G354 VCN, 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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G354 VCN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1989.

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