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G683 RFJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,497 mi
Last recorded110,497 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG683 RFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 110,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Steering column light switch loose

Fail 6 Sep 2010 110,497 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Steering column light switch loose

Pass 5 Sep 2009 108,071 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 108,071 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Front propshaft universal joint deteriorated

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 106,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

floor support brackets corroded,.

ns mirror cracked.

nsf door lower hinge corroded door opens and closes perfectly.

osf bumper loose..

Fail 15 Jul 2008 106,598 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

corrosion to rear cross member

exhaust emits blue smoke

rear exhaust mounting modified

Pass 22 May 2007 102,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front door difficult to latch

Oil leak

nearside front door lower hinge area broken

Fail 22 May 2007 102,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside door lower hinge area broken

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

Offside front door difficult to latch

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2006 94,113 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 94,113 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2005 87,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2005 87,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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G683 RFJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G683 RFJ, 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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G683 RFJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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