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G543 AAF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,552 mi
Last recorded162,552 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG543 AAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 162,552 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 162,552 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 162,552 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 162,552 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured crossmember under gearbox (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2015 162,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 162,552 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 162,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 162,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 162,552 miles

power steering belt poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2009 162,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 162,552 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 157,733 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 152,220 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 152,195 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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G543 AAF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G543 AAF, 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 G543 AAF registered?

G543 AAF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G543 AAF safe to buy?

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