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G357 TYR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,640 mi
Last recorded136,640 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG357 TYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 136,640 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 136,633 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.74 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 136,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f outer hub seal has slight leek

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Fail 12 Nov 2022 136,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended rear and n/s/f (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

o/s/f outer hub seal leaking

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Pass 16 Nov 2021 129,560 miles

Offside Front Grease cap broken and leaking grease

Offside Seat base corroded front and rear

Fail 8 Nov 2021 129,551 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis end holed multiple (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis crack on weld marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis holed multiple (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Grease cap broken and leaking grease

Offside Seat base corroded front and rear

Pass 2 Nov 2020 128,664 miles

Nearside Rear cross member holed by corrosioin

Offside Rear cross member holed by corrosion

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 128,469 miles

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

Rear tow bar electrical socket insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2019 128,460 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Rear tow bar electrical socket insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2018 127,619 miles

Both front spheres slight play in top bush

Excessive corrosion near-side front floor pan

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2018 127,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached excessive corrosion on rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front spheres slight play in top bush

Excessive corrosion near-side front floor pan

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 126,208 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 126,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear hub cover damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2016 124,610 miles

Front Oil leak

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front mirror cracked

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 124,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper control missing control broken (8.2.1a)

Offside Front mirror cracked

Front number plate cracked

Front Oil leak

Offside Rear brakes not good low reading

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 122,739 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 122,739 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 120,432 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 118,802 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 118,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 116,999 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 115,349 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 111,651 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 108,604 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 108,604 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 104,014 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2008 104,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 99,662 miles

both front tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2007 99,662 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2006 95,073 miles

both front and rear number plates damaged

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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G357 TYR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G357 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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G357 TYR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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