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G390 DHC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,437 mi
Last recorded55,437 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG390 DHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 55,437 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 55,437 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust system missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 55,437 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 55,437 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,437 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

engine oil leaks

exhaust tailpipe starting to blow

strong advice o/s/f out riger starting to rust away

under side of truck very dirty is of road

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,281 miles

both rear shock covers hanging loose

water in o/s headlight unit

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,270 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,924 miles

both front fog light units crom rusting away

chassie rails rusting

handbrake travel

rusty under side has been standing about

Fail 19 Mar 2009 44,794 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,891 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 39,884 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2005 36,926 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 36,922 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G390 DHC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G390 DHC, 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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G390 DHC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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