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G865 AEV

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

246,008 mi
Last recorded246,008 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG865 AEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 246,008 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 243,615 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 240,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 238,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 237,643 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 233,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion door inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis cross member corroded (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis cross member corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 229,949 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 224,387 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 218,647 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 218,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Steering column shaft damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 213,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 208,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 202,406 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 202,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 193,479 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 185,600 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 175,983 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 169,934 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 169,932 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G865 AEV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 G865 AEV, 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 G865 AEV registered?

G865 AEV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1989.

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