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G527 ORC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

162,394 mi
Last recorded162,394 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG527 ORC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 162,394 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 162,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear half shaft oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2020 162,323 miles

Offside Rear slight half shaft oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2019 162,290 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 162,184 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 162,092 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 161,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side and off side fronts (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 160,957 miles

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 160,616 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 160,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 159,669 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 159,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 158,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

out rigger near side and off side corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2009 157,882 miles

both nearside front and offside front chassis outriggers corroded

both offside rear and nearside rear bumpstops missing

nearside front and offside front tyre on legal limit

rear cross member corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2009 157,882 miles

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

both nearside front and offside front chassis outriggers corroded

both offside rear and nearside rear bumpstops missing

nearside front and offside front tyre on legal limit

rear cross member corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 157,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 157,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 156,084 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 154,621 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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G527 ORC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 G527 ORC, 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 G527 ORC registered?

G527 ORC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G527 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G527 ORC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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