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G515 AFW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

240,484 mi
Last recorded240,484 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG515 AFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 240,484 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 239,195 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 236,584 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 225,757 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 219,948 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 216,509 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 211,080 miles

both rear shock absorber lower rubber bushes deteriorated, have no excessive movement

Pass 6 Jan 2015 208,590 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 203,896 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front differential has slight seepage of oil

Pass 21 Dec 2013 203,896 miles

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

front differential has slight seepage of oil

Pass 15 Dec 2012 190,308 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

slight perrishing on both rear tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2012 184,360 miles

exhaust showing signs of pitting

slight movment on front off side hub

Fail 5 Jan 2012 184,360 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust showing signs of pitting

slight movment on front off side hub

Pass 3 May 2008 182,204 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 172,574 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 166,654 miles

adv::: all tyres worn

adv::: n/s/track rod end worn

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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G515 AFW 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 G515 AFW, 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 G515 AFW registered?

G515 AFW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G515 AFW safe to buy?

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