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G403 MLG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,903 mi
Last recorded117,903 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG403 MLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 117,903 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 114,128 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 110,723 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 110,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 107,958 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 105,446 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight surface cracking between tread on all 4 tyres

Pass 5 Aug 2010 102,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 100,185 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 97,374 miles

slight play in all front and rear suspension bushes - not considered to be excessive

Pass 11 Aug 2007 94,720 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 92,247 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 90,316 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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G403 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G403 MLG, 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 G403 MLG registered?

G403 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is G403 MLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G403 MLG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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