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G728 TVL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

211,709 mi
Last recorded211,709 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG728 TVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 211,709 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 209,830 miles

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

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

front axle slight weep of oil on each side but not on discs

Pass 23 Nov 2012 207,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 205,265 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 204,101 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 203,997 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 201,039 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 201,039 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 193,508 miles

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

both front swivel jionts very slight oil around them but not on discs

Fail 2 Dec 2008 193,508 miles

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

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

both front swivel jionts very slight oil around them but not on discs

Pass 23 Nov 2007 185,816 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 172,434 miles

Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 164,917 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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G728 TVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G728 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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G728 TVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1989.

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