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G776 HDW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

83,145 mi
Last recorded83,145 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG776 HDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 83,145 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/f shocker bottom bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s wing mirror lens has a crack in it (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow at tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back end of chassis heavily corroded but not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear bump stops missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 83,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front chassis outriggers corroded excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/f shocker bottom bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s wing mirror lens has a crack in it (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow at tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back end of chassis heavily corroded but not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear bump stops missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/f shocker bottom bush has movement (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow at tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rear of chassis corroded heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil slight leak from steering box (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 82,281 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced very front of chassis has a hole corroded right next to steering damper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced very rear of chassis has multiple holes in it near tow bar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prob UJ collapsed and only just holding on (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/f shocker bottom bush has movement (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake flexi has corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow at tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 82,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,572 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 81,572 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 80,699 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in sidewall and treads

Fail 21 May 2019 80,698 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure mud flap brkt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in sidewall and treads

Pass 27 Jul 2017 79,612 miles

both rear tyres cracking in side wall and treads

Fail 17 Jul 2017 79,612 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres cracking in side wall and treads

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 10 Jul 2017 79,602 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,205 miles

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,353 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)

both door safety catches insecure

number plate cover broken and insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2015 78,346 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both door safety catches insecure

number plate cover broken and insecure

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,891 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tyres cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2011 74,792 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,792 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,178 miles

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

nearside rear chassic corroded

offside rear chassic corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2009 71,158 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

nearside rear chassic corroded

offside rear chassic corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,925 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 69,923 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G776 HDW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 G776 HDW, 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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G776 HDW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1989.

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