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G607 VKX

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,115 mi
Last recorded155,115 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG607 VKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 155,115 miles

General surface to chassis and suspension components

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 154,750 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel/hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 153,051 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 152,118 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 152,118 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 149,979 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 143,210 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 136,625 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 129,985 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 127,298 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 124,606 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 119,450 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 115,799 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 112,218 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 110,361 miles

o/s/f seatbelt slight damage

slight corrosion brake pipes

Pass 3 Jan 2007 108,418 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 106,597 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 106,597 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G607 VKX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 G607 VKX, 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 G607 VKX registered?

G607 VKX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G607 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G607 VKX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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