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G459 WHP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,638 mi
Last recorded156,638 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG459 WHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 156,638 miles

Slight play in both front swivel housing bearings.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 156,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 156,371 miles

Nearside Front Swivel housing has slight play in bearings.

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 156,371 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Swivel housing has slight play in bearings.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 155,722 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 155,451 miles

osf inner sidewall cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2015 155,451 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

osf inner sidewall cracking

Pass 23 May 2014 155,302 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 92,410 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 92,410 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

slight damage on brake pedal anti slip

Pass 8 May 2009 91,787 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 91,356 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 91,349 miles

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

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

Lower Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 91,137 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 91,137 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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G459 WHP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G459 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 G459 WHP registered?

G459 WHP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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