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G809 GUX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,800 mi
Last recorded170,800 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG809 GUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2020 170,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 170,249 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 169,328 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 168,606 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 167,559 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 166,963 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 166,349 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 165,399 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 161,750 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 155,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 149,808 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 143,441 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 136,854 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 130,607 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 124,774 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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G809 GUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G809 GUX, 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 G809 GUX registered?

G809 GUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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