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G646 HUJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,533 mi
Last recorded166,533 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG646 HUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 166,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD / FRONT DOWNPIPE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front AXLE SWIVEL JOINT SEAL LEAKING

Nearside Front DOOR CORRODED

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front AXLE SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING

Offside Front DOOR CORRODED

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 166,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD / FRONT DOWNPIPE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front AXLE SWIVEL JOINT SEAL LEAKING

Nearside Front DOOR CORRODED

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front AXLE SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING

Offside Front DOOR CORRODED

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 166,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front axle swivel joint oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front doors corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 165,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front axle swivel joint oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2021 165,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front axle swivel joint oil leak

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2018 165,119 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 165,119 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 163,219 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak onto steering system

Fail 16 Jun 2016 162,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak onto steering system

Fail 12 Jun 2015 158,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2015 158,574 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2014 151,933 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear tyre perished

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2013 143,719 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 143,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 143,346 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 143,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 142,325 miles

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

slight bind on brakes

Fail 1 Dec 2009 140,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 140,770 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 138,908 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 30 Nov 2007 136,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wiperblades split on ends

Fail 23 Nov 2007 136,071 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wiperblades split on ends

Pass 6 Dec 2006 131,183 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 131,183 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 127,280 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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G646 HUJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G646 HUJ, 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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G646 HUJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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