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G509 YBX

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,324 mi
Last recorded196,324 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG509 YBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 196,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rust in non prescribed areas

Fail 25 Sep 2024 196,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rust in non prescribed areas

Pass 12 Sep 2023 193,401 miles

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Feb 2022 192,212 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 192,202 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 190,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH FOOT WELL CORRORED

Nearside Front STEP MOUNT CORRORED

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 190,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH FOOT WELL CORRORED

Nearside Front STEP MOUNT CORRORED

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 187,349 miles

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 187,332 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 185,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe above axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 185,066 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering box major leak of fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe above axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under front arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 183,230 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 177,854 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 173,697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 169,263 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 165,845 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 158,757 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 153,058 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 150,929 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 144,970 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 138,595 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 133,723 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 133,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 119,863 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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G509 YBX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBX, 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 G509 YBX registered?

G509 YBX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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