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G436 BEL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,619 mi
Last recorded97,619 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG436 BEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,619 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 95,533 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 95,528 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member x3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,776 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,536 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 89,533 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,446 miles

Axle swivel joints boot deteriorated front both sides

Body has slight corrosion underneath vehicle chassis and floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,611 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 77,444 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,695 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 71,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

All tyres have minor cuts on sidewalls

Front registration plate slight damage

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,771 miles

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,957 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,871 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness around steering box

rusty in places

Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,035 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2009 57,035 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,282 miles

general under body corrosion

under body repairs have been caried out

Fail 3 Nov 2008 54,282 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

general under body corrosion

under body repairs have been caried out

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,086 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 53,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 52,187 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 52,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 51,001 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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G436 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G436 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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G436 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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