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G653 RNC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

206,336 mi
Last recorded206,336 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG653 RNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 206,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis corroded

offside front road wheel badly corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 206,336 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical incorrect position (6.3.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear a frame (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis corroded

offside front road wheel badly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2016 206,636 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicator not working Both sides rear (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported On offside of rear crossmember (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Both sides rear (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 196,022 miles

Offside Front brake hose perrished

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight play

oil leaks

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Aug 2014 195,369 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 195,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 194,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

shows extensive welded areas

smokes at idle

Pass 23 Oct 2009 191,853 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 191,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 191,064 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front propshaft and rear propshaft worn

Pass 2 Oct 2008 184,000 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 183,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 174,200 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 174,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 165,608 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 165,389 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear propshaft slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2005 156,694 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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G653 RNC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G653 RNC, 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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G653 RNC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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