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G51 LRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,573 mi
Last recorded85,573 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG51 LRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,573 miles

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 85,573 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front axle mounting bushes have slight play

front propshaft excessively worn and gearbox flange insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2014 85,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front axle mounting bushes have slight play

front propshaft excessively worn and gearbox flange insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,573 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front propshaft has excessively worn splines

offside rear and both front tyres worn close to leagal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 19 Feb 2013 85,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front propshaft has excessively worn splines

offside rear and both front tyres worn close to leagal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,573 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 85,573 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

hardy spicer at rear axle has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2010 85,465 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 85,464 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine leaking oil

some where detected to front half shaft

Pass 20 Nov 2008 83,412 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 83,412 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front universal joint (Short shaft) has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2007 81,011 miles

Some marking on seat belt webbing

Fail 31 Oct 2007 81,011 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Some marking on seat belt webbing

Pass 11 Oct 2006 77,702 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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G51 LRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G51 LRM, 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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G51 LRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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