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G393 KWU

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,006 mi
Last recorded118,006 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG393 KWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 118,006 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 117,987 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 117,295 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 117,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 116,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 116,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2012 116,284 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in steering ball joints on drag link .

Pass 1 Jul 2011 107,507 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 107,505 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 102,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear door not opening from inside or outside but allowing seat belt inspection

Fail 13 Apr 2010 102,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

offside rear door not opening from inside or outside but allowing seat belt inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2008 99,924 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 99,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 98,317 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2006 97,755 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 97,755 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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G393 KWU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G393 KWU, 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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G393 KWU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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