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G873 YDC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

108,469 mi
Last recorded108,469 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG873 YDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 108,469 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch does not flash with lights

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks to both front swivel hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks to engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 108,467 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch does not flash with lights

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks to both front swivel hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks to engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 106,513 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to open fuel flap

Various oil leaks

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 106,512 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Unable to open fuel flap

Various oil leaks

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 106,505 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Hazard switch illumination in-op (4.4.2 (a) (i))

No seat belts fitted to inward facing seats

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear chassis out riggers badly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 106,502 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting split through (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear propshaft rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty Hazard switch illumination in-op (4.4.2 (a) (i))

No seat belts fitted to inward facing seats

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear chassis out riggers badly corroded

Nearside Front Excessive play in swivel hub

Pass 8 Nov 2017 104,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 102,543 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING BOX AREA (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 101,022 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering arm nut loose (2.2.B.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 99,563 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 99,563 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,780 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 97,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 96,051 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 96,051 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 92,749 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 92,154 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 92,149 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 92,144 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

both front tractor jionts leaking

o/s/r bump stop is missing

oil leak from engine /gear box

Pass 23 Aug 2006 89,371 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 89,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2005 87,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 87,000 miles

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

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

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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G873 YDC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 G873 YDC, 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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G873 YDC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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