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G364 DOX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,897 mi
Last recorded163,897 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG364 DOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 163,897 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 149,860 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 149,803 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 149,798 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorating, replacement recommended.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 136,648 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

general corrosion.

steering box damp, investigation recommended.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 118,399 miles

nearside rear brake backplate damp

Fail 13 Oct 2016 118,391 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake backplate damp

Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,204 miles

poss leak from fuel tank and nearside rear brake,investigation recommended

Fail 23 Sep 2015 112,187 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

poss leak from fuel tank and nearside rear brake,investigation recommended

Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,409 miles

nearside rear brake back plate damp,further investigation recommended

Pass 20 Sep 2013 97,259 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 97,259 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear fog lamp damaged,replacement recommended

Pass 17 Apr 2012 90,080 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 89,728 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 89,461 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 89,044 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 88,709 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,435 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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G364 DOX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G364 DOX, 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 G364 DOX registered?

G364 DOX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1989.

Is G364 DOX safe to buy?

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