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G721 TVL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,582 mi
Last recorded111,582 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG721 TVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 111,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 111,582 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,615 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 109,929 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 109,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 108,194 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 108,194 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 106,576 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 105,900 miles

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

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

all jacking poin ts,outriggers starting to corrode

front diff oil leak

oil leaks. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2007 104,768 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 104,755 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

all steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

oil leaks from engine,gear box and diff

under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode. †outriggers starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2005 101,502 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 101,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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G721 TVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G721 TVL, 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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G721 TVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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