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G725 YNO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,747 mi
Last recorded126,747 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG725 YNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 126,747 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 126,746 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 125,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 123,341 miles

advice both near and off side rear axle weaping oil

Pass 19 Mar 2013 122,676 miles

vehicle suspension has been modified fron original and vehicle hieght has been raised

Pass 13 Jan 2012 121,510 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 118,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f slight oil leak swivel housings

Pass 31 May 2007 113,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever has alot of travel

Fail 24 May 2007 113,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever has alot of travel

Pass 17 Nov 2006 111,990 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 111,972 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

walls on all tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Nov 2005 109,027 miles

both sides front swivel joint s leaking past seal

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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G725 YNO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G725 YNO, 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 G725 YNO registered?

G725 YNO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1989.

Is G725 YNO safe to buy?

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