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G509 CVN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,543 mi
Last recorded160,543 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG509 CVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 160,543 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 156,136 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 154,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 151,556 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 148,554 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all four axle bump stops missing

nearside front axle swivel joint leaking oil

parking brake limits only just met

Pass 17 Oct 2016 147,936 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 143,098 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front axle leaking oil

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 134,898 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 134,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 126,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 121,500 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 121,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 109,428 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 102,021 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 96,223 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 96,040 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 84,865 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 84,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 72,545 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 72,306 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 62,077 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 62,077 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G509 CVN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G509 CVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G509 CVN registered?

G509 CVN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 1989.

Is G509 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G509 CVN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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