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G529 ECX

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

187,518 mi
Last recorded187,518 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG529 ECX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 187,518 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 184,440 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced n/s a post body mount corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 181,849 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair long pedal travel (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 181,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 bulb only working in lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair long pedal travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 179,633 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 179,618 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s tie bar brackets on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front body mount outrigger badly corrodede

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 176,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 176,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 174,249 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 171,070 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 165,460 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 165,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 162,073 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 157,661 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 152,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 152,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 151,792 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 151,674 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 146,462 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 141,756 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 141,715 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 135,403 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 135,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 130,132 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 124,709 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 124,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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G529 ECX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G529 ECX, 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 G529 ECX registered?

G529 ECX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1989.

Is G529 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G529 ECX shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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