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G453 WHP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,542 mi
Last recorded87,542 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG453 WHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,542 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 87,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,233 miles

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

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

oil leak from oil pressure switch

steering damper bush worn

Fail 10 Sep 2015 83,145 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

oil leak from oil pressure switch

steering damper bush worn

Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,282 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 73,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 69,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,022 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,586 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,685 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,529 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 57,584 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 57,584 miles

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

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

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

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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G453 WHP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G453 WHP, 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 G453 WHP registered?

G453 WHP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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