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G427 BEL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

94,804 mi
Last recorded94,804 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG427 BEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 94,804 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 94,804 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

horn insecure

n/s front axle bump stop missing

o/s and n/s rear lower spring cups getting thin and corroded

steering column getting noisey and slight play

Fail 11 Aug 2016 93,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocka mount rotten (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

n/s front axle bump stop missing

o/s and n/s rear lower spring cups getting thin and corroded

steering column getting noisey and slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,307 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 91,006 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

steering damper bush worn

Fail 15 Jul 2014 91,002 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

steering damper bush worn

Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front axel bump stop missing

Fail 13 Aug 2013 85,469 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front axel bump stop missing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,962 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 82,962 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 81,053 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 81,053 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear cross member corroded/holed

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,121 miles

Corrosion to centre cross member outside prescribed areas.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Slight corrosion o/s/f just outside brake prescribed area.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,790 miles

drop arm ball joint boot insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2009 58,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drop arm ball joint boot insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,741 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 54,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 51,231 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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G427 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G427 BEL, 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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G427 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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