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G559 PUF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,928 mi
Last recorded139,928 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG559 PUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 139,928 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 136,229 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 132,086 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 128,345 miles

o/s/r chassis rail holed

Fail 9 Oct 2008 128,247 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r chassis rail holed

Pass 6 Oct 2007 124,390 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 120,532 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 120,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G559 PUF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G559 PUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G559 PUF?

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What year was G559 PUF registered?

G559 PUF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G559 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G559 PUF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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