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G375 TAG

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,920 mi
Last recorded25,920 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG375 TAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 25,920 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 24,652 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 24,651 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint axle diff centre arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 23,757 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 22,580 miles

allover under body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 20,508 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Dec 2011 18,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 16,221 miles

nsf tyre unevenly worn

osf and nsr indicator lenses pale

rear shocker mounting bushes worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,882 miles

play in detachable towball bolts

slight blow at exhaust manifold

wear in rear shocker top bushes

Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,536 miles

front number plate insecure

headlights not of the same type

play in rear top shocker bushes

Fail 15 Dec 2008 15,536 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate insecure

headlights not of the same type

play in rear top shocker bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2007 15,058 miles

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

n/s/r indicator pale

Fail 28 Nov 2007 15,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

n/s/r indicator pale

Pass 12 Dec 2006 14,126 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp sealed beam †o/s headlamp halogen unit

Pass 30 Dec 2005 13,635 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 13,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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G375 TAG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G375 TAG, 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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G375 TAG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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