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G783 CLJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,685 mi
Last recorded128,685 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG783 CLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 128,685 miles

Offside Front floor area corroded

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

Fail 14 May 2019 128,667 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absober turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component insecure tubular outrigger corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front floor area corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 123,319 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 123,300 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,112 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 117,272 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 117,242 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage shock absorber upper moun t worn (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

number plate location not at front of vehicle

wiper wont park

Pass 19 Dec 2014 113,089 miles

O/S/F tyre perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2014 113,077 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre perishing

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,938 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Apr 2010 108,911 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Both rear bump stops missing

Drop arm balljoint dust cover split

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

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

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

Slight damage front no plate

Pass 24 Apr 2009 108,758 miles

corrosion to rear cross member (not within prescibed area) has sufficiently weakend cross member to render a trailor dangerous

Fail 3 Apr 2009 108,757 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion to rear cross member (not within prescribed area) has sufficiently weakened crossmember to render towing a trailor dangerous

Pass 25 Mar 2008 108,092 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

all front radius arm bushes getting weak

both rear bump stops missing

rear cross member getting weak (corrosion)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 108,072 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

all front radius arm bushes worn and starting to separate

both rear bump stops missing

slight free-play both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s lower swivel

slight play upper steering u/j

n/s rear crossmember corroded & o/s getting weak

rear prop shaft u/j worn

Pass 1 Dec 2006 105,532 miles

Front axle saddle bushes worn.

Rear prop shaft rear u/j worn

Pass 22 Nov 2005 101,716 miles

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

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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G783 CLJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G783 CLJ, 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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G783 CLJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1989.

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