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G682 XAR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,019 mi
Last recorded84,019 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG682 XAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 84,019 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 84,019 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2021 83,452 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,674 miles

play in o/s/f stub axle

rear bump stops missing

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 10 Jul 2017 82,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working lens missing (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s/rear chassis section (6.6.6)

play in o/s/f stub axle

rear bump stops missing

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2016 81,257 miles

rear bump stops missing

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 30 Jun 2016 81,247 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r mudguard insecure

rear bump stops missing

Fail 25 Sep 2015 81,237 miles

Ball joint has excessive play droparm (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working and incorrect colour (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam showing with dipped beam selected (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,775 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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G682 XAR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G682 XAR, 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 G682 XAR registered?

G682 XAR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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