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G741 ODS

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,848 mi
Last recorded175,848 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG741 ODS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 175,848 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 175,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 171,572 miles

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

Oil leak

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

raer cross member corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 171,572 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

alternator belt loose

raer cross member corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 169,565 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear cross member corroded and weak

Fail 1 May 2013 169,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

rear cross member corroded and weak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 161,571 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 161,571 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 158,939 miles

Both front tyres are stepping out on the inner edge

N/S/F under wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 158,935 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both front tyres are stepping out on the inner edge

N/S/F under wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 153,929 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 153,927 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 150,724 miles

Oil leak

emission levels just met

Pass 18 Sep 2007 143,522 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 133,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 126,988 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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G741 ODS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G741 ODS, 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 G741 ODS registered?

G741 ODS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1989.

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