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G704 LUM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

144,543 mi
Last recorded144,543 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG704 LUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 144,543 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 144,543 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 134,150 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 134,150 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 120,154 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 120,130 miles

Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 120,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 107,624 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear axle pinion oilseal leaking

Fail 18 Sep 2007 107,622 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear axle pinion oilseal leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2007 107,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 107,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 107,621 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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G704 LUM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 G704 LUM, 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 G704 LUM registered?

G704 LUM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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