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G803 UUT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc

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Valid

Expires9 Aug 2027

Tests41 (21 pass, 20 fail)

Pass rate51.2%

Mileage

105,963 mi

Last recorded105,963 miles

Recorded on27 Jul 2026

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG803 UUT

MakeLand Rover

ModelDefender

Year1989

ColourRed

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 20 fail

Pass 27 Jul 2026 105,963 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 105,963 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 105,436 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 105,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 104,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering swivel slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 104,935 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering swivel slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 103,918 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 103,916 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,793 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 102,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 101,468 miles

Brake pressure build up slow servo (1.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 101,468 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pressure build up slow servo (1.1.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,834 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 99,832 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 98,262 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bull bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Jul 2018 96,305 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 96,305 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 94,225 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)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 94,223 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,990 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 91,990 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,388 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 89,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 86,351 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 83,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,609 miles

Battery box floor corried

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Slight corrion to o/s & n/s rear chassic

Fail 19 Jul 2012 81,609 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery box floor corried

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Slight corrion to o/s & n/s rear chassic

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,548 miles

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

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

Slight damage to front No plate

Fail 19 Jul 2011 79,548 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Slight damage to front No plate

Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 77,624 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 75,445 miles

Pass 15 Jul 2008 72,950 miles

Fail 14 Jul 2008 72,950 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,004 miles

Fail 23 Jul 2007 71,004 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 68,760 miles

Fail 19 Jul 2006 68,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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G803 UUT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.2%.

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 G803 UUT, 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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G803 UUT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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