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G35 PNF

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,761 mi
Last recorded186,761 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 PNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 186,761 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front hub seals leaking.

gearbox oil leak.

general corrosion underside of vehicle borderline in places.

rear diff leak

security of exhaust.

underside of vehicle has been undersealed.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 186,715 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front hub seals leaking.

gearbox oil leak.

general corrosion underside of vehicle borderline in places.

rear diff leak

security of exhaust.

underside of vehicle has been undersealed.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 181,477 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of front brake disc's. borderline

front and rear diff leak.

front axle repairs.

front hub seal leak.

gearbox oil leak.

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 174,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front disc worn and pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 167,717 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 167,639 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 160,708 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 160,706 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

headlamp lens loosing backing

Pass 11 Dec 2008 158,752 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 154,575 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 149,022 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 142,746 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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G35 PNF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G35 PNF, 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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G35 PNF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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