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G72 FBO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,302 mi
Last recorded148,302 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG72 FBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 148,302 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cubby bin holed under serat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 146,494 miles

Front nearside and offside floor corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

top steering u/j worn

Pass 28 Nov 2017 144,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 141,366 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2016 141,359 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2015 136,499 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 129,742 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 129,739 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 124,773 miles

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

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

fuel pump leak reguires attention

Fail 2 Oct 2013 124,758 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

steering system has free play detected at the steering wheel

Pass 7 Sep 2012 124,659 miles

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

Oil leak from transfer box

Fail 29 Aug 2012 124,658 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak from transfer box

Pass 5 Aug 2011 124,173 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 123,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion underbody

front hubs wet

Pass 18 Sep 2009 122,030 miles

Front reg plate slight damage

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 122,030 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front reg plate slight damage

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 120,019 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 120,011 miles

Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 117,183 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 11,717 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 112,360 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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G72 FBO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G72 FBO, 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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G72 FBO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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