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G625 PHD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,539 mi
Last recorded123,539 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG625 PHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 123,539 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to various parts of chassis not prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 25 Jun 2019 123,525 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking across front cross beam (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to various parts of chassis not prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Jun 2018 120,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2018 120,880 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corrosion next to off side front axle mounting arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2017 118,392 miles

near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 12 Jul 2017 118,385 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box leaking (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Jul 2016 115,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 112,667 miles

lower steering universal joint has slight play

steering box drop arm lower joint has slight play/lift

Pass 10 Jul 2014 109,658 miles

Near side swivel ball corroded

Power steering belt would benifit from adjustment

slight leak from steering box

Pass 11 May 2013 105,875 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 105,874 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2012 105,345 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 105,020 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 105,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 104,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 103,461 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 103,456 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2009 103,433 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 102,823 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 101,994 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 100,986 miles

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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G625 PHD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 G625 PHD, 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 G625 PHD registered?

G625 PHD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1989.

Is G625 PHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G625 PHD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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