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G497 XDG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,526 mi
Last recorded169,526 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG497 XDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 169,526 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake only just met the requirements @16% needs adjustment

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 169,414 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 169,229 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 169,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 168,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

all tyres perished

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2017 168,575 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre inner wall damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2016 168,566 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 167,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 167,525 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 167,190 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 166,421 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 162,764 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 158,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 152,050 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 145,207 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 138,140 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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G497 XDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G497 XDG, 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 G497 XDG registered?

G497 XDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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