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G507 FJC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,229 mi
Last recorded165,229 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG507 FJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 165,229 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 165,227 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 163,657 miles

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 159,909 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 159,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 156,824 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 156,824 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 152,657 miles

1.front brake pads unevenly worn †2.both front hub seals damp

Fail 13 Jun 2007 152,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

1.front brake pasd worn unevenly †2.both front hub seals damp

Pass 13 Jun 2007 152,652 miles

1.front brake pads unevenly worn †2.both front hub seals damp

Pass 13 Jun 2006 147,987 miles

1.o/s front dorro checkstarp broken †2.surface corrosion on n/s front brake pipe †3.slight oil leaks on p.a.s pump †4.slight oil leaks on both front axle swivels †5.rear tail pipe has slight blow

6.engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Jun 2006 14,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.o/s front door starp broken †2.surface corrosion on n/s front brake pipe †3.slight oil leaks on p.a.s pump †4.slight oil leaks on front axle swivels †5.engine oil leaks

6.rear exhaust tailpipe has slight blow

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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G507 FJC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 G507 FJC, 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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G507 FJC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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