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G765 TSE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,946 mi
Last recorded4,946 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG765 TSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 4,946 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 4,549 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 4,048 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 4,045 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2014 1 miles

total rebuild

Pass 20 Dec 2010 143,320 miles

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

chaasis has numourous welding repairs although appear sound

nearside and offside swivel hub seals leaking

Fail 13 Dec 2010 143,191 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

chaasis has numourous welding repairs although appear sound

nearside and offside swivel hub seals leaking

Fail 21 Dec 2009 140,758 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front tyre has side wall cracking

rear prop shaft u/j is worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 140,758 miles

o/s front tyre has side wall cracking

rear prop shaft u/j is worn

Pass 22 Dec 2008 138,979 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 138,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2007 137,445 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 135,979 miles

slight corrosion in nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 13 Dec 2005 135,131 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 135,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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G765 TSE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G765 TSE, 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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G765 TSE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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