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G539 HWT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,499 mi
Last recorded171,499 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG539 HWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 171,499 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 171,499 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork BOLT LOOSE (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached CROSS MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 170,103 miles

Nearside Front shock damping weak

Nearside Front side light lense missing

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front shock damping weak

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2013 167,262 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

headlight lenses getting cloudy

Pass 19 Feb 2013 167,262 miles

Coolant leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

headlight lenses getting cloudy

Pass 23 Mar 2012 166,958 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both rear axle bump stops missing

play in rear axle ball joint

play in rear prop u/j

Pass 6 Apr 2011 166,768 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s swivel housing seals slieght leak

slieght play o/s swivel pin

Fail 6 Apr 2011 166,768 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s swivel housing seals slieght leak

slieght play o/s swivel pin

Pass 26 Mar 2010 166,325 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 164,541 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2009 164,506 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 159,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 152,465 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 145,256 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 145,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

diff pinion leaking

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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G539 HWT 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 66.7%.

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 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 G539 HWT, 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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G539 HWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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