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G580 YRJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,083 mi
Last recorded59,083 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG580 YRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 59,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,427 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 58,421 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,661 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 46,266 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 44,066 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 44,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 42,902 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Central EXHAUST MOUNTING DETERIORATED/LOOSE

FUEL LEAK ENGINE

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

Nearside Rear AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Rear AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

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

OIL LEAK

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

Rear EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODDED AND SPLIT

Fail 18 May 2017 42,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Central EXHAUST MOUNTING DETERIORATED/LOOSE

FUEL LEAK ENGINE

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

Nearside Rear AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Rear AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

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

OIL LEAK

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

Rear EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODDED AND SPLIT

Pass 24 May 2016 40,866 miles

Centre Rear Lower crossmember corrodded and cracked

Nearside Front axle swivel housing leaking

Nearside Front seat belt stalk casing missing

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

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear axle swivel housing leaking

Rear crossmember corrodded and cracked offside section

Rear fuel tank damp/leak

Pass 8 May 2015 33,571 miles

nearside front axle bump stop missing

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

oil leak rear axle

Fail 8 May 2015 33,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front axle bump stop missing

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

oil leak rear axle

Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,185 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front plough winch still connected to front of vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2009 25,645 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

snow plough attachtmemt still connected to fron t of vehicle.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,854 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 24,854 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,663 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 23,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,210 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 22,210 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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G580 YRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G580 YRJ, 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 G580 YRJ registered?

G580 YRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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The MOT history for G580 YRJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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