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G835 LAO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

98,037 mi
Last recorded98,037 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG835 LAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2008 98,037 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 95,578 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 95,578 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 93,129 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 93,129 miles

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 90,757 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 90,757 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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G835 LAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G835 LAO, 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 G835 LAO registered?

G835 LAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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