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G690 TWL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

126,477 mi
Last recorded126,477 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG690 TWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 126,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 126,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear panel crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front propshaft forward joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 125,052 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively forward propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened forward trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 125,042 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively forward propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened forward trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 121,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 121,839 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column shaft modification unsafe uj by steering box (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 119,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 117,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,550 miles

Exhaust tailpipe secured by rope

N/S/F wheel arch trim damaged

O/S/R fog light lens damaged but still showing red light

Fail 21 Mar 2018 115,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Securing bolts missing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Securing bolts missing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F wheel arch trim damaged

Exhaust tailpipe secured by rope

O/S/R fog light lens damaged but still showing red light

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,341 miles

Oil leak engine and gear box ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

bonnet stay missing

both front tractor joints moist

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 113,341 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking badly

Oil leak engine and gear box ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

bonnet stay missing

both front tractor joints moist

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,704 miles

Exhaust tailpipe secured with rope

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed passenger door only latching on first catch (6.2.B.2)

N/S/R brake back plate missing

fuel tank guard/support corroded

odd wheel fitted to O/S/F

Fail 11 Dec 2015 109,692 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

brake disc contaminated by oil O/S/R (3.5.1h)

Exhaust tailpipe secured with rope

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed passenger door only latching on first catch (6.2.B.2)

N/S/R brake back plate missing

fuel tank guard/support corroded

odd wheel fitted to O/S/F

Pass 18 Dec 2014 103,391 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 99,579 miles

Exhaust rubbing on gearbox mounting and tow bar mounting

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 27 Nov 2013 99,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust rubbing on gearbox mounting and tow bar mounting

Loose wires under n/s of chassis touching exhaust

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Nov 2012 97,690 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 95,348 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 93,045 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 90,178 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,178 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 88,526 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre Starting to perish

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 88,524 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

N/S/R Tyre Starting to perish

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 88,087 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 88,084 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 86,805 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 86,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G690 TWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 G690 TWL, 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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G690 TWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 1989.

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