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G533 DEL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,783 mi
Last recorded130,783 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG533 DEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 130,783 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 126,233 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 117,198 miles

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

dampness around o/s/rear hub

Pass 12 Sep 2013 111,075 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

breather pipe fouling steering collum

n/s and o/s rear outriggers weak and corroded

wrong wheel nuts for wheels

Fail 30 Aug 2013 111,015 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

breather pipe fouling steering collum

n/s and o/s rear outriggers weak and corroded

wrong wheel nuts for wheels

Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,027 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 98,025 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pedal slightly spongy

offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 1 Jul 2011 92,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pedal slightly spongy

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,102 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 82,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,497 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 73,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 70,671 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f swivel housing slight oil leak

o/s/f swivel housing slight oil leak

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 3 May 2007 64,670 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust downpipe clamp fouling nearside chassis leg

Fail 1 May 2007 64,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust downpipe clamp fouling nearside chassis

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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G533 DEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G533 DEL, 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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G533 DEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1989.

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